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To use comic material developed by another comedian, attempting to pass it off as your own. Often done without giving the other comedian credit for it, especially on the internet.
I just tweeted an awesome one liner, but I'm afraid someone might Chegwin it.
Chegwin by MikeSynonymous October 22, 2010
CHEGWIN (verb). JEGG-WJINN.

To secrete alchohol outside one's home to be consumed away from friends and relatives in secret... often whilst walking the dog or 'going for some fresh air'.
"Casper? Thy's not getten a Kestrel at all - your Judd's told me - yer Mam caught yer ovver t' wreck wi' some Diamond White... we all know's you Chegwin!"

(From "Kes... t' Director's Cut")
chegwin by Neil Baxter September 29, 2005
An alternative term for the Hoodie, believed to have originated from Australia.
News article: Shoppers flock to Bluewater after Chegwin ban.
Chegwin by Clegg Thurston February 3, 2008
An exclaimation of anger, disappointment and generally being upset.
Much to my chegwin, my children have been abducted and turned into a fine meat paste.
Chegwin by Jon May 20, 2003
Alex's new favourite word after he said "it rolls off the tongue". Doesn't know what it means but its a word
Shut up you chegwin
Chegwin by Fuck you Coen2 December 24, 2021