Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chump

noun
/tʃʌmp/
Definition
A person who is easily deceived or tricked.
Examples
  • Despite his intelligence, he felt like a chump for believing the false advice.
  • She called him a chump for falling for that old trick.
Meaning
Chump refers to someone who is naive or gullible, often falling for pranks or scams.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • dupe
  • simpleton
  • patsy