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chump definition

chump (c̸hump)

noun

  1. a heavy block of wood
  2. Informal a foolish, stupid, or gullible person; dupe or fool

Etymology: akin to ON kumba, block of wood, MHG kumpf, dull

chump Idioms

off one's chump

Brit., Slang insane; crazy

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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