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Definition of noob

noob

/nuːb/
noob
Plural:noobs
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noob Lexical Profile

noob Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who is inexperienced in a particular sphere or activity, especially computing or online gaming, often used disparagingly.

Example

"The veteran players patiently explained the complex rules of the strategy game to the confused noob."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'newbie' and 'newb' often refer sympathetically to an eager beginner, 'noob' is frequently used derogatorily in online gaming and forums to mock someone who lacks basic skill or refuses to learn.

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• Nearby Words

nonworker
nonworking
nonzero
noob
noodle
noodlefish
noogie

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in late 20th-century internet and video game slang as a phonetic shortening and respelling of 'newbie', which itself derives from 'new'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noob. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noob
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