"n00b" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: n00bs [plural]
Etymology: Leetspeak rendering of noob, from newbie. Etymology templates: {{m|en|noob}} noob, {{m|en|newbie}} newbie Head templates: {{en-noun}} n00b (plural n00bs)
  1. (Internet slang, leetspeak, chiefly derogatory) A beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics. Tags: Internet, Leet, derogatory Categories (topical): People Synonyms: novice, newcomer, rookie, newbie, nub, nubcake [rare]

Inflected forms

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