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greenhorn
UK /ˈɡɹiːnˌhɔːɹn/ US /ˈɡɹinˌhoɹn/
noun 2name 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
longer
VERB + GREENHORN
fuckin', strike
GREENHORN + NOUN
rookie
PREP.
with
Definitions
noun
1
An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
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.
All you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close...this is gonna be your lucky day.
2
A Portuguese person.
She lives in New Bedford, and her dad's not around much and her mum calls her boyfriend a Portagee, a fuckin' greenhorn,
name
1
A census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States.
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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 Indi
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All you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close...this is gonna be your lucky day.
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She lives in New Bedford, and her dad's not around much and her mum calls her boyfriend a Portagee, a fuckin' greenhorn,
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The greenhorn made a rookie mistake.
Tatoeba · #1294150605
She's no longer a greenhorn.
Tatoeba · #12941508Usage Notes
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