as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
the guy trying to unload that used car must have thought that I was a chump
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Recent Examples of chump
But even after a solid win like this, the Yankees did more chump stuff on the bases.
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Henry still views the embezzlement as a noble deed, but Gene is certain that only a chump would go out on a limb for someone else without getting something in return.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2025
Dutton is reluctant at first but soon unleashes his fists on two chumps to the tune of $420.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Who think that kindness, tolerance and sacrifice aren’t strictly for chumps.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Henry still views the embezzlement as a noble deed, but Gene is certain that only a chump would go out on a limb for someone else without getting something in return.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2025
Dutton is reluctant at first but soon unleashes his fists on two chumps to the tune of $420.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Who think that kindness, tolerance and sacrifice aren’t strictly for chumps.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chump
Noun
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Trim all vertical limbs, commonly known as suckers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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The multi-hyphenate is a sucker for chunky frames, and the Center Stage style from Peepers fits the bill.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gwen champions Chelsea for advocating for her needs, but Gwen’s obviously the patsy here, running to turn up the thermostat the second Chelsea asks.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Chump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chump. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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