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Rookie
01
an awkward and inexperienced youth
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a person in their first year of professional competition or activity
Example
The rookie player made his bow on the field during the championship game.
The team sent down their star rookie to work on his batting technique in the minor leagues.
The inexperienced chef made several rookie mistakes in the kitchen, resulting in a less-than-perfect meal.
The rookie player's performance was not a patch on the seasoned veteran's skill and experience on the field.
The rookie quarterback surprised everyone by successfully rushing for a touchdown in his debut game.
