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rookie
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rook·ie

noun \ˈru̇-kē\

Definition of ROOKIE

1
: recruit; also : novice
2
: a first-year participant in a major professional sport
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Examples of ROOKIE

  1. There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
  2. an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie

Origin of ROOKIE

perhaps alteration of recruit
First Known Use: 1892

Related to ROOKIE

Synonyms
abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, beginner, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
Antonyms
old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Other General Sports Terms

kegler, mulligan, rappel, turkey

Rhymes with ROOKIE

bookie, brookie, cookie, hooky, rooky

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