newbie's
|new/bie's|
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🇺🇸
/ˈnuːbiːz/
🇬🇧
/ˈnjuːbiːz/
(newbie)
beginner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'newbie' originates from the English word 'new', combined with the suffix '-bie', which is a diminutive form.
Historical Evolution
'newbie' evolved from the informal use of 'new' to describe someone inexperienced, eventually becoming a standalone term in the late 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a new or inexperienced person', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'newbie', referring to something that belongs to or is associated with a newbie.
The newbie's enthusiasm was contagious.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 23:21