n00b

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English

Etymology

Leetspeak rendering of noob, from newbie.

Noun

n00b (plural n00bs)

  1. (Internet slang, leetspeak, derogatory) A beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.
    • 2007, “WHAT IS FLAMING?”, in news.etiquette-update today (Usenet):
      A common way to start any kind of flaming is mini-modding. Many people think mini-modding is annoying and they'd say, "You stupid n00b, stop mini-modding or I'll report you."

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