Newbie vs. Noob

Newbienoun

(slang) A newcomer, someone new to something.

Noobnoun

A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.

‘Noobs are annoying, they never know the forum rules.’;

Newbienoun

(Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.

Newbienoun

(slang) Anything recently introduced into a setting, especially something that replaces an older version.

Newbienoun

any new participant in some activity

Newbie

Newbie, newb, noob, or nub is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in a profession or activity. Contemporary use can particularly refer to a beginner or new user of computers, often concerning Internet activity, such as online gaming or Linux use.