cheechako

/tʃiˈtʃɑkoʊ/
noun
  1. A newcomer or inexperienced person, especially in Alaska or northwestern Canada.
    • The old miners laughed at the cheechako who tried to pan for gold without any gear.
    • The veteran musher gave the cheechako some advice about handling sled dogs.
    • As a cheechako to the Yukon, she had a lot to learn about surviving the harsh winter.
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