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tenderfoot
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ten·der·foot  (tndr-ft)
n. pl. ten·der·foots or ten·der·feet (-ft)
1. A newcomer not yet hardened to rough outdoor life; a greenhorn.
2. An inexperienced person; a novice.
3. often Tenderfoot A Boy Scout of the lowest rank.

tenderfoot
Noun
pl -foots or -feet a newcomer to a particular activity
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tenderfoot - an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
beginner, initiate, tiro, tyro, novice - someone new to a field or activity


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