American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: ['ɹʊki]
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Noun
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an awkward and inexperienced youth
Usage examples
- This eventually led to rookie quarterback Brett Smith getting a shot as the starter.
- Rookie Ricky Hendrick finished in second.
- His rookie year was spent mostly on the kickoff and punt units.
- For new pros Shooto each year hold a rookie tournament in each weightclass.
- He played both safety and cornerback his rookie year.
- Chaney became a champion with the Boston Celtics during his rookie year.
- Okuma co-wrote the episode "Best Man" on "Rookie Blue".
- Many stars have had rookie cards in Bowman Draft Picks.
- Bill Gullickson and Kerry Wood are the only rookies to have achieved the feat.
- He ended up sharing "Rookie of the Year" honors with Larry Rice.