new chum
Britishnoun
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archaic a recent British immigrant
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a novice in any activity
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(in the 19th century) a new arrival in a hulk
Example Sentences
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The biggest distraction to me this year, which I say with some sadness since I am a fan of their work elsewhere, is the comedy — Noel Fielding and new chum Matt Lucas are very much overused, to my taste.
From Los Angeles Times
Over the weekend, at two of his favorite haunts — his private golf club in Bedminster, N.J., and Trump Tower in Manhattan — the president mused about wanting to inject some new chum into the news cycle to help deflect the spotlight from Kavanaugh, according to a former official in frequent touch with the White House.
From Washington Post
That being said, you're trying to forge a business relationship, not cultivate a new chum.
From Inc
While Bradley's new chum escaped with just his pride wounded, this cameraman at a Russian football match wasn't so lucky, although he did provide the assembled players with some amusement.
From The Guardian
Roger gives Lane tips for wooing Mr. Jaguar, teaching him how to establish a strategic camaraderie with his new chum.
From Slate
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