ˈru̇kē, -ki noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: alteration (influenced by rook ) (I) of recruit
1. : a raw recruit : novice , beginner
a rookie in the army
a rookie on the police force
2. : a new member of or candidate for an athletic team ; especially : a baseball player in his first season with a major league team
was chosen rookie of the year