chump
12 synonyms for chump, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A foolish or gullible person; someone easily fooled or taken advantage of.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use chump
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play someone for a chump
feel like a chump
chump change
Etymology
Origin unclear — likely a blend of "chunk" and "lump" (or "stump"), possibly related to "chub" (something chubby or thick).
Full origin of chump →Frequently asked questions
What does “chump” mean?
The word “chump” means a foolish or gullible person; someone easily fooled or taken advantage of. In plain terms, someone who's been played for a fool, or the blunt, thick part of something.
How do you pronounce “chump”?
“Chump” is pronounced chuhmp (/t͡ʃʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “chump” in a sentence?
Here is “chump” used in a sentence: “Only a chump would fall for that scam twice.”
What is another word for “chump”?
Words with a similar meaning to “chump” include blockhead, idiot, dope, dolt, dunce and dummy.
What part of speech is “chump”?
Depending on how it is used, “chump” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “chump” have?
“Chump” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a foolish or gullible person; someone easily fooled or taken advantage of.
