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(c̸hump)

noun

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

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

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noun

A stupid or foolish person; a dolt.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps blend of chunk

Origin: and lump¹

Origin: or stump

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tr. & intr.v. chumped, chump·ing, chumps

To chew or make a chewing movement.

Origin:

Origin: Variant of champ¹

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