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cheechako

/tʃiːtʃəkoʊ/ noun · US
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What does cheechako mean?

noun

A newcomer to the Klondike region of Canada during the gold rush of the late 1890s, often inexperienced and unaware of the harsh conditions.

Example

"The cheechako struggled to navigate the treacherous terrain and harsh weather of the Klondike."

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