greenie

/ˈɡrini/
noun
  1. A person who strongly supports environmental protection and policies.
    • Some people call themselves greenies because they care deeply about the planet.
    • The local greenies organized a protest to stop the new factory from being built.
    • My uncle is a real greenie; he recycles everything and drives an electric car.
  2. A beginner or inexperienced person, especially in a sport or job.
    • The coach paired each veteran player with a greenie to help them learn the game.
    • As a greenie in the kitchen, I made a lot of mistakes at first.
    • Don't worry if you're a greenie; everyone starts somewhere.
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