B2nouninformalworksport
US/ˈrʊk.i/
UK/ˈrʊk.i/
someone who has just started a job or activity and has little experience
In context
Leaving my laptop on the train was a real rookie mistake.
As a rookie, I was too scared to speak in meetings.
The team's best player this season is a rookie from Hue.
Words that go with rookie
noun + noun
- rookie mistakeForgetting to save the file was a rookie mistake.
- rookie seasonHe scored ten goals in his rookie season.
- rookie errorBooking the wrong date was a rookie error.
- rookie copThe film follows a rookie cop in New York.
adjective + noun
- complete rookieI'm a complete rookie at cooking.