First-timer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a person engaging in any activity for the first time

Synonyms

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beginnerfresh meatgreenhornjohnny-come-latelyneofanneophyte

Antonyms

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maven

Example

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"Sami knew that Layla was a first-timer."

Etymology

From first time + -er.

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