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- noun Internet slang, pejorative A
newb ornewbie ; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying alack ofexperience . Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.
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Examples
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Some people take it personal when they are called a noob, but I have learned to simply ignore usage of the word noob and just laugh at their utter stupidity and lack of knowledge of a more sophisticated realm, known to some as "real life".
Quazen 2009
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Whoever the noob is that wrote this article needs to gather some better information, try talking to the guys at pyramydair. com
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The terms noob, a new person online or in a chat room, staycation, a stay-at-home holiday where you pretend to be a tourist in your own city, and friend with benefits, a friend who also is a casual sex partner, were also said to be among the favourites, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Just discovered this video about a "noob" - and clearly for newbies - via Caleb Booker's blog.
Archive 2007-12-01 Bettina Tizzy 2007
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Just discovered this video about a "noob" - and clearly for newbies - via Caleb Booker's blog.
What every Second Life newbie should know - 10 secret tips that will boost your experience from the get-go Bettina Tizzy 2007
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Rapacallion: "Will def still JB for these reasons - Intelliscreen - Im not the most organized ..." iAirmanshirk: "yeah cuz the word noob totally applied to me not understanding an article ....." lilngineer: "YouTube works if it's setup as a new phone.
The iPhone Blog Jeremy Sikora 2009
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It's called the noob tube because it is a tube for noobs to use.
G4 TV - TheFeed 2010
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I am not what you would call a noob but I am self taught.
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I'm still going to call noob status on reddit, but can you see how many downvotes someone is getting for a post other watching the number change?
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Ok, it's not called the noob tube because you are tubing noobs.
G4 TV - TheFeed 2010
zachhale commented on the word noob
I'm not sure why more people haven't added this word.
August 20, 2007
seanahan commented on the word noob
Because they're snobby elitists who don't like internet slang?
August 20, 2007
reesetee commented on the word noob
Or maybe they just aren't interested in the word. Pretty simple, no? :-)
August 21, 2007
oroboros commented on the word noob
I added it because it's boon in reverse. :-)
August 21, 2007
strev commented on the word noob
and one year later a noob adds a comment
April 13, 2009
mollusque commented on the word noob
Compare newb.
April 13, 2009
strev commented on the word noob
I'd much rather be a newb then.
Merci, mollusque.
April 17, 2009
jvinjamoori commented on the word noob
Slang for the term newbie or new user. It typically indicates that the user is new and has lesser knowledge or experience in the field that is being discussed
July 20, 2009