Chumping Meaning in English

word · lemma: chump

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UK

Definition

'Chumping' is an informal slang term meaning to act foolishly or to be tricked, often making yourself look silly or naive in the process.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal British slang, rarely used in American English. Usually means someone is being made a 'chump' (a fool), often used among friends teasing each other. Not used in formal writing. Related verbs: 'to chump someone', 'he's chumping'. Do not confuse with 'chomping' (chewing).

• Spanish: ser tonto - ser ingenuo (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): fazer papel de bobo - ser enganado (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): fazer figura de parvo - ser enganado (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 被愚弄 - 被当傻瓜 (非正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 被愚弄 - 被當傻瓜 (非正式)
• Hindi: बेवकूफ बनना - ठगा जाना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: التصرف بغباء - أن يُخدع (عامية)
• Bengali: বোকামি করা - প্রতারিত হওয়া
• Russian: дурачиться - вестись (на шутку, обман)
• Japanese: バカなことをする - だまされる
• Vietnamese: hành động ngốc nghếch - bị lừa
• Korean: 바보짓하다 - 속다
• Turkish: aptallık yapmak - kolayca kandırılmak
• Urdu: بیوقوفی کرنا - بیوقوف بننا
• Indonesian: bertingkah bodoh - mudah tertipu

Example Sentences

He was chumping again when he believed that silly story.

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They laughed at him for chumping so easily.

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I can't believe I was chumping and bought that fake ticket!

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You're totally chumping if you fall for that scam email.

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Stop chumping and think before you act!

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We spent the whole afternoon chumping around trying to fix the old TV.

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