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
Among Cederquist’s chump-change payoffs, in addition to the candy, were bottled water, a snow blower and a granite mailbox.
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
In the space of less than two weeks, the Boston Red Sox have gone from chumps to, if not champs, at least contenders.
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Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 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.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
Dutton is reluctant at first but soon unleashes his fists on two chumps to the tune of $420.
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Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
In the space of less than two weeks, the Boston Red Sox have gone from chumps to, if not champs, at least contenders.
—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 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
See All Example Sentences for chump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chump
Noun
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
Noun
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Robert Carlyle portrays Jack Ruby, the chameleon associate of organized crime and Jefferson White is playing Lee Harvey Oswald, the patsy that was set up by The Outfit.
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Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies.
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“Chump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chump. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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