newb

noun

: newbie

Examples of newb in a Sentence

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Plunging into the kaleidoscopic waters of Bowie’s work was no small task for a newb. Nneka McGuire, chicagotribune.com, 19 Jan. 2018 Enjoy being offline for the rest of the night, newb. Kevin Poulsen, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2009

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newb was in 1983

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“Newb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newb. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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