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rookie

/ˈrʊki/

rookienoun

rookies

/ˈrʊki/

Translations

новичок

The rookie made an impressive debut in the game.

Новичок произвел впечатляющий дебют в игре.

Additional translations

новобранец

Definitions

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.

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Antonyms

rookieadjective

rookier

Comp.

rookiest

Super.

/ˈrʊki/

Used attributively before a noun to describe inexperience (e.g., "rookie mistake").

Definitions

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.

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