new chum

noun

1. archaic.
   a recent British immigrant
2. a novice in any activity
3. (in the 19th century) a new arrival in a hulk

Example Sentences

Between two days, as you might say, and right soon after Mr. Norcross got back, we acquired a new chum on the headquarters force.

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But Jim's new chum gave him his first opportunity at hero-worship, which is an essential step in a boy's growth.

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They did not appear to think that the new chum was worth looking after any longer.

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And without more words the new chum fled the bar, a shout of laughter following him out into the heat.

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Whenever we get a new chum that is a green hand, we have a jolly time seeing him work.

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