off one's chump Brit.

off one's chump Brit.
off one's chump Brit.
informal, dated
mad.
chump

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  • chump — noun 1》 informal a foolish person. 2》 Brit. the thick end of something, especially a loin of lamb or mutton. Phrases off one s chump Brit. informal, dated mad. Origin C18: prob. a blend of chunk1 and lump1 or stump …   English new terms dictionary

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