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rookie


rook·ie

noun \ˈr-kē\

Definition of ROOKIE

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

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

Other General Sports Terms

kegler, mulligan, rappel, turkey

Rhymes with ROOKIE

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