"noob cannon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: noob cannons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} noob cannon (plural noob cannons)
  1. (slang, derogatory, video games) In first-person shooter games, a weapon that is popular with beginner players, usually due to its ease of use. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Video games Related terms: noob tube
    Sense id: en-noob_cannon-en-noun-FADoFcJY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

Inflected forms

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