Synonyms of rookie
5 similar words
Another word for rookie is tyro. Other synonyms of rookie are beginner, newbie, noob and novice.
Synonyms and similar words for rookie
Meaning of rookie
- noun An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.
- noun A novice.
- noun An athlete either new to the sport or to a team or in his/her first year of professional competition, especially said of baseball, basketball, hockey and American football players.
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