1. a person who is new to a particular activity, skill, or environment
Usage: informal

Examples

• As a newbie to rock climbing, she took lessons before attempting any difficult routes.
• The newbie asked lots of questions during his first day at the office.
• Don’t worry about making mistakes – everyone was a newbie once.
• The gaming forum has a special section for newbies to ask basic questions.
• She felt like a newbie when she started using the new software.
• The newbie struggled with the company’s complex procedures at first.