Chump \Chump\ (ch[u^]mp), n. [Cf. Icel. kumbr a chopping, E. chop.] 1. A short, thick, heavy piece of wood. --Morton. [1913 Webster] 2. a stupid person; a fool; a dolt; also, a dupe. [PJC] {Chump end}, the thick end; as, the chump end of a joint of meat. --Dickens. [1913 Webster]