A newb, not to be confused with "Noob" or N00b", this word only means that this person who plays a game of any sort isn't that good at the game, but would like to become better at this game, not act childish and call everyone else "Noobs".
Someone who could be ranked as a novice in a game such as Halo or Halo 2, would like to become a better player and get a rank of apprentice, or Distinguished, surpassing the rank of a newb.
by A Twisted Illusion August 13, 2006
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Also known as "newbie". A newb is someone who has recently started an activity (commonly a computer game) and doesn't quite know everything about how the game or activity works yet.
Not to be confused with noob (or "n00b") which is a person who's game mostly consists of cheats to give them the best skills and equipment, then act as though they are an expert at the activity - usually through insults or annoying language.
Newb: Hi, I'm new, please can you tell me how to find places for quests?

Noob: LOLOLOLOLOL I pwnd y0o!!!111!!1 M0ney pleEz!11!1!!!!1 Yo0 SUxX stfuu!!1!!
by Laufeia July 11, 2008
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A person who lacks in skill due to being relatively new to something, hence the "new" in "newb". This term is more frequently used to describe new players for MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game).
Hey, you just started playing, right? We'll help you power-level, newb.
by Medamaniac64 September 1, 2009
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Newb is the abbreviation of Newbie, a term describing someone who is new at a game/forum/activity. Not to be confused with Noob, an annoying ignorant bastard.

Newbs are meant to be nutured and cared for, least they become a noob. If you deal with a newb carefully, they may become a respected member of any community.
Newb: "How do I drive a car?"
Player: "Press (button)"
Newb: "Oh thanks!"

noob: l0l noob, u cant do anything

Newb: I suddenly... feel the need.. to talk in l3tt3rs... lol.. lolcats..

Player: Oh god..
by The Stone Pilot July 23, 2009
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Noun: A person, usually new to a game or forum, who is willing to get better. May devolve into a noob.
Newb: Hey, anyone know at what level I get the Fire Blade?
Experienced Player: At level 15.
Newb: Thanks. Also, where is Ronald for the quest "Cash Crops"?
Experienced Player: Just east of the Moon River where the rocks form a bridge.
Newb: Hold on... found him. Thanks!
by drowningfish February 11, 2008
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Someone who is new to something, commonly online games. Not to be confused with "noob," or "n00b," which are people who play games online who purposely cause problems for others.
Newb: Hey how do you change weapons?
Experienced Player: Oh just press (button)
Newb: Thanks
N00b: 0 u lozr lolz gt b3tr at th3 g4m3 u sUcK!!!1!!11 rofl!
by InvisibleNinja6 August 12, 2010
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Short for Newbies.
Some one new to some kind of game,sport,hobby,etc and sucks at it.
Shut up you newbs you can't do shit. You just attacked my base with a bunch of drones...
by XIII November 8, 2004
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