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greenhorn
[ green-hawrn ]
noun
- an untrained or inexperienced person.
- a naive or gullible person; someone who is easily tricked or swindled.
- Slang. a newly arrived immigrant; newcomer.
greenhorn
/ ˈɡriːnˌhɔːn /
noun
- an inexperienced person, esp one who is extremely gullible
- a newcomer or immigrant
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- greenhornism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of greenhorn1
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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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