Noob vs. Hacker

Noobnoun

A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.

Hackernoun

(computing) One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

Hackernoun

(computing) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data, or to carry out malicious attacks.

Hackernoun

(computing) A computer security professional.

Hackernoun

Something that hacks; a tool or device for hacking.

Hackernoun

A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.

Hackernoun

Someone who hacks.

Hackernoun

Particularly, one who cuts with rough or heavy blows.

Hackernoun

Particularly, one who kicks wildly or roughly.

Hackernoun

Particularly, one who is consistent and focuses on accomplishing a task or several tasks.

Hackernoun

(US) One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially a sport such as golf or tennis.

Hackernoun

(US) One who operates a taxicab

Hackernoun

One who, or that which, hacks.

Hackernoun

someone who plays golf poorly

Hackernoun

a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism

Hackernoun

a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm;

Hackernoun

one who works hard at boring tasks

Hacker

A computer hacker is a computer expert who uses their technical knowledge to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle, within a computerized system by non-standard means. Though the term hacker has become associated in popular culture with a security hacker – someone who utilizes their technical know-how of bugs or exploits to break into computer systems and access data which would otherwise be unavailable to them – hacking can also be utilized by legitimate figures in legal situations.