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chumps Meaning & Definition

ˈchəmp

What Does Chumps Mean?

Chumps is used as a noun meaning a person who is easily tricked.

Chumps at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈchəmp/
Synonymsdupes, gulls and mugs
Antonymscheaters, cheats and confidence men
First known use1872

Chumps Definition (Noun)

  1. a person who is easily tricked : a stupid or foolish person see also chump change

    When you get down to it, he's a sucker. A chump. He's spent more time and money on me in six weeks than all the men I've known put together.

Synonyms of Chumps

Chumps synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Chumps

Chumps in a Sentence

That chump wouldn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.

It shouldn't be hard to put one over on that chump.

When you get down to it, he's a sucker. A chump. He's spent more time and money on me in six weeks than all the men I've known put together.

the guy trying to unload that used car must have thought that I was a chump

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Chumps

Origin of Chumps

perhaps blend of chunk and lump

First Known Use

1872

Frequently Asked Questions About Chumps

What part of speech is chumps?

Chumps is a noun.

What is another word for chumps?

You can replace chumps with words such as dupes, gulls and mugs. See the full list of chumps synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of chumps?

The opposite of chumps can be expressed with words like cheaters, cheats, confidence men and cozeners.

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