chump
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That’s not chump change — and it could require pulling back on discretionary spending such as dining out or travel, or redirecting any future raises, bonuses or tax refunds toward your retirement fund.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Of course, $75 million is chump change for Amazon, which makes hundreds of billion dollars in revenue a year from both its online sales and Amazon Web Services cloud unit.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
But when it came to getting paid, most interventionists Padilla knew were lucky to earn $40,000 in a year before taxes — chump change by L.A. standards.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024
Cowen thinks somebody's career might be ruined there on Sunday, from champion-elect to chump for all time.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023
“In wartime, that spy could be your neighbor. The chump sitting next to you at the pool hall or even at church.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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