Newfag

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An inexperienced member of an online community, especially 4chan; a n00b. Internet, derogatory

    "Oh, also, using Outhouse Express...yeah, really shows off what a Usenet newfag you are, just a lil FYI for ya. You might wanna try XNews or Agent or any *REAL* news browser (not a mail client with some sloppily added extras)."

Synonyms

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newfriendnoobsummerfag

Example

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"Oh, also, using Outhouse Express...yeah, really shows off what a Usenet newfag you are, just a lil FYI for ya. You might wanna try XNews or Agent or any *REAL* news browser (not a mail client with some sloppily added extras)."

Etymology

From new + -fag.

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