Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

n00b

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables
n00b
IPA
4
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.

Dated; Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

Leetspeak rendering of noob, from newbie.

Usage

Inflected Forms

n00bs (plural)

Synonyms

novice newcomer rookie newbie nub nubcake

Questions

What does n00b mean?
A beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.
Where does n00b come from?
Leetspeak rendering of noob, from newbie.

How to pronounce n00b

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