greenhorn
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Is greenhorn a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of greenhorn?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (chiefly US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.Examples: "The powers of the Canadian voyageurs and hunters in the consumption of meat strike the greenhorn with wonder and astonishment; and are only equalled by the gastronomical capabilities exhibited by Indian dogs, both following the same plan in their epicurean gorgings."; "All you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close...this is gonna be your lucky day."Synonyms: abecedarian, alphabetarian, apprentice, amateur, beginner, bun, colt, first-timerUS
2. (chiefly Massachusetts, ethnic slur, offensive) A Portuguese person.Examples: "She lives in New Bedford, and her dad's not around much and her mum calls her boyfriend a Portagee, a fuckin' greenhorn,"ethnicoffensiveslur
This word may be considered offensive or sensitive in some contexts.
Definition source: Wiktionary