noun
General Slang
rookie
RUUK-ee · noun · informal
A first-year or inexperienced player.
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Definitions
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A newcomer in their debut season or someone new and green at the top level.
“Not bad for a rookie — he ran the midfield on debut.”
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More broadly, any beginner or novice at a task, used well beyond sport.
“Don't worry, everyone makes rookie mistakes at first.”
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rookie In A Sentence
Not bad for a rookie — he ran the midfield on debut.
Don't worry, everyone makes rookie mistakes at first.
Origin & Usage
American sports slang, probably from 'recruit'.
Variants
rookies
People Also Ask
What does 'rookie' mean?
It's a first-year or inexperienced player, and more generally any beginner or novice at something.
What is a 'rookie mistake'?
It's a basic, avoidable error of the kind a beginner would make through inexperience.
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