Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːtʃəˌkoʊ/

Definitions of cheechako

noun a newcomer or inexperienced person, especially one from outside Alaska or the Yukon

Example Sentences

A1 A cheechako is a newcomer to Alaska.

A2 The cheechako struggled to adapt to the harsh winters.

B1 The cheechako was eager to learn the ways of the wilderness.

B2 After a year in Alaska, the cheechako had become a seasoned outdoorsman.

C1 The cheechako's determination and resilience impressed the seasoned Alaskans.

C2 Despite being a cheechako, he quickly gained the respect of the locals with his skills.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cheechako

Example Sentences

A1 The cheechako hiker struggled to find the trailhead.

A2 As a cheechako camper, she had trouble setting up the tent.

B1 The cheechako skier was excited to hit the slopes for the first time.

B2 The cheechako sailor had to learn the ropes quickly to navigate the rough waters.

C1 The cheechako mountaineer faced the challenge of climbing the peak in harsh weather conditions.

C2 Despite being a cheechako explorer, he managed to adapt to the unfamiliar terrain and wildlife.

Examples of cheechako in a Sentence

formal The cheechako was easily identifiable by their lack of experience in the wilderness.

informal The cheechako was so lost in the woods, they didn't even know how to start a fire.

slang That cheechako is gonna have a rough time surviving out here without any skills.

figurative In the world of finance, she was considered a cheechako compared to the seasoned investors.

Grammatical Forms of cheechako

past tense

cheechakoed

plural

cheechakos

comparative

more cheechako

superlative

most cheechako

present tense

cheechakos

future tense

will cheechako

perfect tense

have cheechakoed

continuous tense

is cheechakoing

singular

cheechako

positive degree

cheechako

infinitive

to cheechako

gerund

cheechakoing

participle

cheechakoed

Origin and Evolution of cheechako

First Known Use: 1898 year
Language of Origin: Chinook Jargon
Story behind the word: The word 'cheechako' originated from the Chinook Jargon, a pidgin trade language used in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Evolution of the word: Originally used by Indigenous peoples in the region to refer to newcomers or newcomers to the region, the term 'cheechako' eventually became more widely known in the late 19th century during the Klondike Gold Rush in Alaska and the Yukon. It is now commonly used in the context of someone who is inexperienced or new to a particular place or situation.