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Noob vs Knob - What's the difference?

noob | knob |

As nouns the difference between noob and knob

is that noob is (internet slang|pejorative) a newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things while knob is a rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch.

As a verb knob is

(british|slang|vulgar|of a man) to have sex with.

noob

English

(wikipedia noob)

Alternative forms

* , newb, nub

Noun

(en noun)
  • (Internet slang, pejorative) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.
  • * Noobs are annoying, they never know the forum rules.
  • * You just got pwned, noob .
  • * I’ll teach you noobs how to play.
  • * I kill all you noobs in seconds!
  • * You suck, you son of a noob .
  • * You are such an anime noob .
  • * You are such a band noob .

    • Synonyms

    * nubcake (rare) * See also

    Anagrams

    * * ----

    knob

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch.
  • (geography) A prominent rounded hill.
  • A rounded ornament on the hilt of an edged weapon; a pommel.
  • A prominent, rounded bump along a mountain ridge.
  • (plural) breasts.
  • (British, NZ, slang) A penis.
  • (slang, pejorative) A contemptible person.
  • (cooking) A dollop, an amount just larger than a spoonful (usually referring to butter)

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * doorknob * knob-and-tube

    Verb

  • (British, slang, vulgar, of a man) To have sex with.

    • Anagrams

    * ----