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
But that’s chump change, if such a thing can be said of seven-figure purses, compared to the $20-million Saudi Cup and $12-million Dubai World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 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
It’s emphatically true that if you cast these norms in that light, you begin to look like a chump.
From Slate ● Jun. 21, 2023
He was chubby and pale, and the other instructors didn’t seem to respect him much; driving the bus was, apparently, a chump job.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Jack Milne, heroic at the heart of an Aberdeen defence that performed a miraculous metamorphosis from mistake-ridden chumps to hugely resilient champs.
From BBC ● May 24, 2025
Forget your “fair share”! Fair share is for chumps and losers.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 25, 2023
Over its 70-plus years, the tiny Baldwin Park burger stand opened by Harry and Esther Snyder transformed into an empire thanks to descendants who masterfully played us like chumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2021
In a 24-17 homecoming loss to UCLA, the Huskies looked like champions, but played like chumps.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2021
“There was a relief that we had not been the chumps at the table,” said Jamie.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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