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Newbie Newbie Newbie, newb, noob, or n00b is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in a profession or activity. Contemporary use can particularly refer to a beginner or new user of computers, often concerning Internet activity, such as online gaming or Linux use. Depending on the context and spelling variant used, the term can have derogatory connotations (and be used as a term of abuse in internet-based games)—but is also often used for descriptive purposes only, without any value judgment. The origin of this term is uncertain. Earliest uses probably date to late twentieth century United
Newbie has various spellings. Among alternative forms are "newby", "nubie", and "newbee" (e.g. "Los Angeles Times" of August 1985: ""It had to do with newbees. I could be wrong on the spelling, but newbees are the rookies among the Blue Angels...""). In 2009, "noob" was among candidates for the one-millionth English word selection by the Global Language Monitor. Different spellings can have quite different connotations; so in some contexts a "newb" refers to a beginner who is willing to learn; while a "noob", refers disparagingly to an inexperienced or under-talented hacker or gamer who lacks the determination to learn. Newbie Newbie,