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
Mitrofanmee-trah-FAHNRussian
Manisha-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
YuriyYOO-ree (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian
StanisŁAwastah-nee-SWAH-vahPolish
ArttuAHRT-tooFinnish
NevilNEV-əlEnglish (Rare)