What is a noob? Meaning explained

What is a beginner in real life is casually called "Noob" on the Internet. This mostly derogatory term is mainly used in computer games or social networks. We'll tell you what you should know and what the word means.

What is a noob?

• "Noob" is a modified short form of the English word "Newbie", which can be translated as "beginner" or "newcomer". The term is pronounced roughly "Nuhb".
• "Noobs" are often used not only to describe actual newcomers, but also simply worse players - even if they have been playing for a long time.
• As a rule, the term is used pejoratively. Meanwhile, "Noob" has also reached a certain cult status, which is why many players use the word jokingly.
• In addition to the classic "noob", there are also modified spellings: "n00b" is sometimes written with zeros instead of letters, but "boon" (backwards) is also a common form.
• The counterpart to the "Noob" is the so-called "Pro", which is a short form for "Profi". Behind it is a very experienced player or user.
• Often referred to as a "noob", it is a good idea to adapt to the gaming community. Here, for example, the so-called "leet peak" is a good means of acting as an insider.
• If you simply have no success in the game, you can also try simpler games first: We will show you the 50 best games from DOS times. But there are also some titles for beginners in the overview of the best free games.