starter pack
Newbie essentials kit
A starter pack is a collection of basic items needed to begin something—an activity, hobby, or membership.
The term gained humorous internet use for image collages showing stereotypical things associated with a type of person: the basic white girl starter pack, the middle manager starter pack.
These memes suggest that certain identities come with predictable accessories, habits, or tastes.
Inexperienced newcomer to field
- newbieInexperienced person, informally
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- newcomerRecent arrival somewhere
introduction · onboarding · orientation · tutorial · first steps · entry-level · basics · fundamentals
Fixed oversimplified notion
- parodySatirical imitation
- satireMockery exposing vice
- tropeRecurring narrative device
- clichéOverused, unoriginal expression
Reddit · social media · humor · archetype · relatable · collage · irony · format
Foundational knowledge of something
- necessitiesWhat you cannot lack
- must-havesIndispensable requirements
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
supplies · equipment · fundamentals · staples · tools · accessories · provisions · items
novice
Inexperienced newcomer to field
newcomer · introduction · onboarding · orientation · tutorial · first steps · entry-level · basics · fundamentals · jumpstart
stereotype
Fixed oversimplified notion
cliché · Reddit · social media · humor · archetype · relatable · collage · irony · format · viral
basics
Foundational knowledge of something
- necessitiesWhat you cannot lack
- must-havesIndispensable requirements
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
gear · supplies · equipment · fundamentals · staples · tools · accessories · provisions · items · components
- service bundlescable package, triple play, software suite, office suite, family plan
- add-onsadd-on, add-ons, add-ins, extras, upgrade
- curated selectionsanthology, collection, compilation, playlist, editor's choice
- Multipacksbundle, box set, gift set, sampler, assortment
- packsbackpack, knapsack, rucksack, multipack
- game monetizationin-app purchases, microtransactions, loot boxes, gacha, battle pass