greenhorn

English - Turkish

Definition of greenhorn in English Turkish dictionary

{i} acemi

acemi çaylak

{i} ahmak

{i} toy

{i} saf

acemi kimse

English - English

Definition of greenhorn in English English dictionary

an inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer

someone who lacks experience of something (greenhorn (1400-1500))

A raw, inexperienced person; one easily imposed upon

{i} inexperienced new arrival; beginner, novice; gullible person, one who can be easily tricked or deceived

an awkward and inexperienced youth

Related Terms

greenhorns

plural of greenhorn

Hyphenation

green·horn

Synonyms

amateur, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, hayseed, ingénue, learner, naif, neophyte, newcomer, new hand, novice, recruit, rube

Antonyms

expert, professional

Etymology

[ -"horn ] (noun.) 1682. Unconfirmed. Hypotheses include: * Middle English greene horn, the horn of a newly slaughtered animal * From the reference to an animal with green (that is, young) horns * From 17th century jewellery manufacturing which used decorated horn which was impressed at a specific temperature. If heated too high (a common mistake by apprentices), the horn turned green.