Slang and The WWW

‘Noob’ has its etymological roots embedded in the US military slang of ‘newbie’ and has undergone many typographical transitions before its present form. It serves as both an insult to experienced players and as a label for other players who are new to the situation. Interestingly, a ‘noob’ has narrowed in usage before broadening out again, retaking its original connotation as ‘a ... ................
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