noob
Unskilled online player
Noob is internet and gaming slang for a newcomer or inexperienced person, especially one who makes obvious mistakes or asks basic questions.
The term ranges from affectionate to dismissive depending on context: Don't be such a noob implies incompetence, while We were all noobs once acknowledges the learning curve.
Variant spellings include newb and n00b, the latter using zeros for o's in the style of leetspeak.
Utterly defeated, gaming slang
- ownedPossessed legally
- rektSlang for demolished
- fraggedMurdered by fellow soldier
- camperOne sleeping outside recreationally
button masher · feeder · griefer · spawn · respawn · tutorial · easy mode · ragequit
One who lacks experience
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- tyroInexperienced learner
- fledglingInexperienced newcomer
greenhorn · tenderfoot · newcomer · scrub · casual · pleb · clueless · unskilled
One being instructed
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- studentOne formally enrolled somewhere
- pupilLearner or eye opening
mentee · intern · initiate · recruit · cadet · probationer · understudy · protégé
pwned
Utterly defeated, gaming slang
camper · button masher · feeder · griefer · spawn · respawn · tutorial · easy mode · ragequit · leaderboard
beginner
One who lacks experience
fledgling · greenhorn · tenderfoot · newcomer · scrub · casual · pleb · clueless · unskilled · incompetent
trainee
One being instructed
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- studentOne formally enrolled somewhere
pupil · mentee · intern · initiate · recruit · cadet · probationer · understudy · protégé · disciple
- shootersshooter, sniper, rifle, pistol, shotgun
- gamersvideo gamer, casual gamers, casual player, casuals, hardcore player
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- beginnersbeginner, newcomer, trainee, apprentice, neophyte
- newcomersnewcomers, newcomer, new arrivals, new arrival, newbies
- novicesbeginner, greenhorn, neophyte, newcomer, amateur