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greenhorn

[ green-hawrn ]

noun

  1. an untrained or inexperienced person.
  2. a naive or gullible person; someone who is easily tricked or swindled.
  3. Slang. a newly arrived immigrant; newcomer.


greenhorn

/ ˈɡriːnˌhɔːn /

noun

  1. an inexperienced person, esp one who is extremely gullible
  2. a newcomer or immigrant


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Other Words From

  • greenhornism noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of greenhorn1

1425–75; late Middle English; green, horn; originally applied to cattle with green (i.e., young) horns

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Word History and Origins

Origin of greenhorn1

C17: originally an animal with green (that is, young) horns

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Example Sentences

For the non-greenhorn, though, there is fun to be had in the smattering of fearless, at times audacious, assertions.

Of course it was a pretty greenhorn trick, but I guess no harm will come of it.

I'll learn you to leave junk in my way, you greenhorn squirt!

The Greek mill-hand sells the greenhorn a job, and takes his chances on the foreman giving the man work.

She, on her side, perceiving what a greenhorn she had to deal with, made up her shrewd little mind to set her cap for me.

An old trapper who has a couple of traps and lots of experience will catch more fur than the greenhorn with a complete outfit.

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