rookie

UK
/ˈrʊki/
US
/ˈrʊki/

Translations

rookienoun
rookies
pl
UK
/ˈrʊki/
US
/ˈrʊki/
The rookie made an impressive debut in the game.
Новичок произвел впечатляющий дебют в игре.
Additional translations
rookieadjective
rookier
Comp.
rookiest
Super.
UK
/ˈrʊki/
US
/ˈrʊki/
Used attributively before a noun to describe inexperience (e.g., "rookie mistake").

Definitions

rookienoun
A person who is new to an organization or activity, especially in sports or the military.
The rookie quickly learned the ropes and became an integral part of the team.
A first-year participant in a professional sport.
The rookie impressed everyone with his performance in his debut game.
rookieadjective
Inexperienced; characteristic of someone new to a particular activity or role.
Forgetting to save the file was a rookie mistake.
Relating to a person's first year or initial period in a particular role, league, or organization.
She broke several records during her rookie season in the league.