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Definitions for greenhorn
ˈgrinˌhɔrngreen·horn
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Princeton's WordNet
cub, greenhorn, rookienoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
Wiktionary
greenhornnoun
an inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer
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greenhorn
A greenhorn is a term used to describe someone who is inexperienced, naive, or new to a particular situation, role, job, or activity. It often refers to someone who lacks the understanding or experience necessary to perform appropriately or effectively in a certain context.
Webster Dictionary
Greenhornnoun
a raw, inexperienced person; one easily imposed upon
Etymology and Origins
Greenhorn
A raw, inexperienced youth. The allusion here is to the undeveloped horns of a young ox.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of greenhorn in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of greenhorn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- zelenáčCzech
- grønskollingDanish
- Gelbschnabel, GrünschnabelGerman
- flavbekuloEsperanto
- novato, novicio, pipiolo, aprendizSpanish
- märkäkorvaFinnish
- bleu, béjaune, blanc-becFrench
- zöldfülűHungarian
- pivelloItalian
- 初心者, 初学者, 青二才Japanese
- melkmuil, vlasbaardDutch
- żółtodzióbPolish
- café com leitePortuguese
- mucosRomanian
- молокосос, новоприбывший, салага, новичок, зелёныйRussian
- gröngölingSwedish
- acemi çaylakTurkish
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