noob

/n(j)uːb/

noob noun: a newb or newbie; someone who is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience.

Noun

noob (plural noobs or noobz)

(Internet, derogatory) A newb or newbie; someone who is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience.
- Noobs are annoying, they never know the forum rules.
Synonyms:

nubcake
(Internet, derogatory) Someone who is obsessed with something; a nerd.
- Don't talk to that pessimistic philosophy noob. He'll shut you down by lamenting for seventy minutes about the "karmic imbalance", and then he'll literally be panting for breath by the end of it.

ஒரு துறையில் அனுபவமற்ற புதியவன், கத்துக்குட்டி

A phonetic representation of newb (a shortening of newbie).

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What does noob mean?: Noob means a newb or newbie; someone who is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience.
What is noob in Hindi?: Noob in Hindi is नौसिखिया (nausikhiyā). See Noob meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is noob?: Noob is a noun.
How do you pronounce noob?: Noob is pronounced /n(j)uːb/.
What is the plural of noob?: The plural of noob is noobs.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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