cheechako

or che·cha·ko, chee·cha·co

[ chee-chah-koh ]

noun,plural chee·cha·kos.Informal.
  1. (in Alaska and Northern Canada) a tenderfoot; greenhorn; newcomer.

Origin of cheechako

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; from Chinook Jargon; chee “just now, new” from Lower Chinook čxi “straightway” + chako “come” from Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) čokw “come!” (imperative particle)
  • Sometimes Chee·cha·ko .

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How to use cheechako in a sentence

  • Once more the great invading army of the Cheechakos moved forward tumultuously, but now with mirth and rejoicing.

    The Trail of '98 | Robert W. Service
  • On the other hand young Cheechakos, without a grain of experience, have gone straight to the gold and made millions.

    Colorado Jim | George Goodchild