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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

n00b en · NOUN

Etymology

Leetspeak rendering of noob, from newbie.

Meanings

  1. (Internet, Leet, dated, derogatory) A beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.
    • A common way to start any kind of flaming is mini-modding. Many people think mini-modding is annoying and they'd say, "You stupid n00b, stop mini-modding or I'll report you." 2007, “WHAT IS FLAMING?”, in news.etiquette-update today (Usenet):

Forms

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n00bs Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

nub · nubcake · novice · newbie · newcomer · rookie