"noob tube" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-noob tube.ogg [Australia] Forms: noob tubes [plural]
Etymology: From the sense that an overpowered weapon might make it easier for "noobs" (newcomers to the game) to succeed against experienced players. Head templates: {{en-noun}} noob tube (plural noob tubes)
  1. (video games, slang) A very overpowered firearm, especially a grenade launcher. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Video games Related terms: noob cannon, noob toob
    Sense id: en-noob_tube-en-noun-ijoaSRrY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

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