English Explanatory Dictionary

tyro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beginner; a novice.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tyro.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-tyro.wav /ˈtaɪɹoʊ/

Word forms

tyro tyros tyroes tiro

Etymology

From Latin tīrō (“young soldier, recruit”). In Medieval Latin the term was often spelt as tyro whence the English spelling is derived.

Synonyms

abecedarian alphabetarian apprentice amateur beginner bun colt first-timer fledgling FNG fresh meat freshman greenhorn greenie greener homo novus inceptor initiate Johnny-come-lately learner neophyte newbie newb newbro new chum newcomer newfag newfriend newling noob n00b novice novitiate nozzer nub nubcake puny pup probationer probationist probie recruit stranger rookie tenderfoot trainee tyro younker

Related words

tyrociny tirocinium
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