Word
nov
Phoneticsnov
/ˈnoʊv/
Definitions
01the month of November
n. a short way of writing November, the eleventh month of the year.
n. the standard abbreviation for November, used in dates and calendars.
“The deadline for the project is 15 Nov.”
“The event is scheduled for late Nov, though the exact date remains subject to the venue's availability.”
Usage
Usually written with a capital 'N' as 'Nov.' in formal contexts.
Synonyms
02a beginner
n. a slang word for a beginner or someone who is new to a hobby.
n. a slang clipping of 'novice', referring to a beginner or inexperienced person in a specific field.
“Don't be too hard on him; he's just a nov at this game.”
“The forum was flooded with questions from every nov who had just downloaded the software for the first time.”
Slang · Informal
Teaching tip
This sense is very rare and mostly found in specific online gaming or hobby communities; 'newbie' or 'noob' is much more common.
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