nozzer
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Meaning · English
A novice; a newbie.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A minute amount of water was allowed for the operation, and to make matters worse the "nozzers," or novices, usually had their soap and water purloined by those who had been longer on board and knew the ropes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nozzer” mean?
A novice; a newbie.
Is “nozzer” formal or informal?
nozzer is generally dated, derogatory, slang.