Rookie - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈrʊkɪ|  American pronunciation of the word rookie
Brit.  |ˈrʊkɪ|  British pronunciation of the word rookie

noun

- an awkward and inexperienced youth (syn: cub, greenhorn)

Extra examples

There are three rookies in the starting lineup.

They have a rookie on the team who is fun to watch.

...a new pitcher who's pretty green, even by rookie standards...

The rookie player displayed great skill.

The veteran cop showed the rookie the ropes.

...though he's already attained star status, the rookie remains deferent to the team's veteran players...

Word forms

noun
singular: rookie
plural: rookies
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