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    greenhorn
    /ˈɡriːnhɔːn/

    noun

    • 1. a person who is new to or inexperienced at a particular activity: informal North American "I'm not a seasoned veteran, but I'm no greenhorn either"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGREENHORN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Greenhorn is an informal word for a person who is not experienced. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as skiing, cowboy culture, or music, with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and other sources.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › greenhornGreenhorn Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A greenhorn is an inexperienced or naive person, especially a newcomer to a country or a field. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology and related words of greenhorn from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › greenhornGREENHORN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Greenhorn definition: an untrained or inexperienced person.. See examples of GREENHORN used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGREENHORN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Greenhorn is an informal word for a person who is not experienced. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see sample sentences and compare it with rookie, and find translations in other languages.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGREENHORN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Greenhorn means an inexperienced person, especially one who is easily deceived or a newcomer or immigrant. Learn the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › greenhorngreenhorn - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Feb 2, 2024 · From Middle English grene horn, which is attested for “horn of a recently killed animal” and as the name of a horse. It may also have been used of young horned animals.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › greenhornGreenhorn - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 8, 2024 · Definitions of greenhorn. noun. an awkward and inexperienced youth. synonyms: cub, rookie. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. MLA.