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rookie

and rooky (ˈrʊki)

1. n. a person new at something; a neophyte, especially a police officer or a ballplayer. The rookie tackled the old-time player and earned a lot of cheering and applause.

2. mod. new; inexperienced. Fred is a rookie first baseman for the home team.