chump
word
/ˈtʃəmp/
chuhmp
/tʃˈʌmp/
chuhmp
Definition
A chump is an informal and mildly insulting word for a foolish or easily tricked person.
Usage & Nuances
This term is informal and can sound rude; it's often used jokingly or to tease someone. Similar to "fool" or "sucker." It's not extremely harsh, but probably not for formal settings. Common phrases include 'made a chump of' (to fool someone).
Spanish: tonto - pardillo - pringadoPortuguese (BR): trouxa - otário - boboPortuguese (PT): otário - trouxa - totóChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफArabic: أبله - مغفلBengali: বোকা - নিরীহ (সহজে প্রতারিত হয় এমন ব্যক্তি)Russian: лошара - простак - дуракJapanese: 間抜け - お人好しVietnamese: kẻ ngốc - kẻ cả tinKorean: 바보 - 호구Turkish: enayi - ensemekUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - mudah tertipu
Example Sentences
Don't be a chump; check the price before you buy.
basic
I paid double for this? Man, I'm such a chump.
natural
He's not a chump; he's just too trusting for his own good.
natural
Everyone thinks Tom is a chump because he believes every story.
basic
He felt like a chump when he realized it was a prank.
basic
You really made a chump out of me with that joke.
natural