chechako
noun
(in the Pacific Northwest) cheechako.
chechakos
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pluralof chechako.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Big difference in men—even in chechakos, ain't there, Joe?"
From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
From Stoell's Brent drifted to "The Nugget," where for a month, he dealt faro on percentage in a "limit" game—for with the tin-horns and the chechakos had come also "limits" and "table stakes."
From Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
Being "chechakos" they were supreme in their conceit, and refused to heed his advice.
From Pardners by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
Lead on," Smoke answered gallantly, "though I agree with you it's a darned shame all us chechakos are going to beat that Sea Lion bunch to it.
From Smoke Bellew by London, Jack
It was nearly noon of the day following the departure of Connie Morgan and 'Merican Joe from the camp of the two chechakos.
From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
