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[noo-bee, nyoo‐]

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noun

a newcomer or novice, especially an inexperienced user of the Internet or of computers in general.

Origin:
1965–70, Americanism; perhaps newb(orn) + -ie

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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