Meanings
nounn00b (plural n00bs)
plural n00bs
- InternetLeetdatedderogatoryA beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.
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."
2007, “WHAT IS FLAMING?”, in news.etiquette-update today (Usenet)
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.
Origin
Leetspeak rendering of noob, from newbie.
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APA
n00b. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/n00b
MLA
“n00b.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/n00b. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “n00b,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/n00b.
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