a little green



a little green

1. Having little or no experience in a given field, specialty, or skill. It refers to the color of young vegetation, which has not fully matured. I know the new apprentice is a little green, but I think she'll do just fine in the new position.
2. Having a slightly sickly appearance, as from nausea. Are you alright? You're looking a little green.
See also: green, little

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ragna-Icelandic, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Ancient Scandinavian
Lorrin-English (Rare)
Saburousah-boo-ṙo:Japanese
Sebastiana-Italian
HelmuthHEL-mootGerman
Gaufrid-Ancient Germanic