English Explanatory Dictionary

new chum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A newly arrived convict.
  2. A beginner; a novice.
  3. A newly arrived and inexperienced immigrant; a newcomer.

Pronunciation

en-au-new chum.ogg

Word forms

new chum new chums

Etymology

From new + chum.

Synonyms

inceptor neophyte noob FOB freshie greener offcomer comeling

Antonyms

currency lad old hand
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