greenhorn

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity or field.

  - "Despite being a greenhorn at gardening, she managed to grow beautiful roses."
  - "The new employee was a greenhorn when it came to handling customer complaints."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greenhorn
gurn,urn,urne,urned,urning,turn,turned,turning

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Variants

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greenhorn , greenhorns

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Etymology

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Originally referred to a young farmhand who was inexperienced and unskilled.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'greenhorn' originated from the Middle English 'grenen horn', meaning 'new corn'.

2. In some parts of the United States, a greenhorn is also called a 'hayseed' or 'prairie-oater'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rookie: Another term for an inexperienced person, often used in sports context.

2. neophyte: A person who is new to a particular belief or activity.

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Culture

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The term 'greenhorn' is often used in a derogatory manner towards beginners or newcomers. It can be found in various forms of literature and media, such as novels, movies, and television shows, to portray the struggles and experiences of inexperienced individuals.

How to Memorize "greenhorn"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young, inexperienced farmer holding a scythe for the first time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greenhorn' with the color green, which symbolizes newness and growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Greenhorns grow into experienced farmers.'

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