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“Noob” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Noob is slang for newbie, referring to an inexperienced person in gaming or online communities.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Noob” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21056 of the collection, and the 55th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Noob” meme mean?

The term expresses frustration with lack of skill or refusal to learn community norms. It functions as a social marker to exclude those who do not yet understand the unwritten rules, highlighting the gap between veterans and newcomers.

Where does the “Noob” meme come from?

The exact origin of 'newbie' is unknown. It may derive from 'newie', attested in the US and Australia in the 19th century, or British phrases like 'new boy'. Evidence points to limited use in US military slang during the 1960s-70s Vietnam War for new recruits. The shortened form 'noob' spread through video game and Internet slang, often implying poor competence or stubbornness.

How to use the “Noob” meme

  • Use 'noob' to mock a teammate who keeps making basic mistakes in a multiplayer match.
  • Apply the label to a friend struggling with complex mechanics in a newly released game.
  • Call a newcomer in a technical forum a noob when they ask questions already answered in the guidelines.

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The “Noob” card in MyMemeCards

Noob card
NumberNo. 21056
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame73/100 · #55 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Noob” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Noob comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does noob mean?

Noob is a derogatory abbreviation of newbie. It refers to someone inexperienced and often incompetent in a game or online group, who refuses to learn the established rules.

Where did the word noob come from?

Origins are unclear. It likely stems from 'newie' (19th century) or US military slang (1960s-70s). The form 'noob' became popular in video game culture and early internet forums.

Noob vs newbie difference?

Newbie is neutral, simply meaning a beginner. Noob is pejorative, emphasizing persistent incompetence or unwillingness to adapt to the community's standards and gameplay mechanics.

How do I get the Noob meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Noob” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Noob card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Is noob still used? · What does "Noob" mean in slang - MemeSlang · Noob - Know Your Meme · checked on October 12, 2026.

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