rookie

rook·ie

noun \ˈru̇-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

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

Related Words: boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms: expert, master, pro, professional

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Other General Sports Terms

kegler, mulligan, rappel, turkey

Rhymes with ROOKIE

bookie, brookie, cookie, hooky, rooky