Greenhorn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹiːnˌhɔːɹn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Greenhorn is a noun meaning (chiefly US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
Meaning
(chiefly US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
More Meanings
- (chiefly Massachusetts, ethnic slur, offensive) A Portuguese person.
Example Sentences
All you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close...this is gonna be your lucky day.
She lives in New Bedford, and her dad's not around much and her mum calls her boyfriend a Portagee, a fuckin' greenhorn,
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.
Word Forms
- greenhorns
- green-horn
- green horn
Synonyms for greenhorn
Depending on context, synonyms include abecedarian, alphabetarian, apprentice, amateur, beginner, bun.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rookie, cub, innocent, apprentice, greenie, freshling.
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