newbie who's totally clueless and just starting out
"Pare, rookie pa siya sa trabahong ito, kaya pasensya ka na."
Dude, he's still a rookie in this job, so bear with him.
Also spelled:rookiruki
Fresh new cop just starting out on the force, typically still learning the ropes
"Bagong rookie sa presinto, di pa alam kung paano mag-patrol!"
New rookie at the precinct, doesn't even know how to patrol yet!
Also spelled:rookyerokie