newjack

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A newcomer; a newbie or rookie.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A newcomer; a newbie or rookie. — A corrections officer who is new to the job.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “newjack” mean?

A newcomer; a newbie or rookie.

Is “newjack” formal or informal?

newjack is generally slang.