chum

noun
UK: /tʃʌm/
US: /tʃʌm/

  1. A close friend.

    1. He is my chum from school.
    2. We've been chums ever since we met at summer camp, sharing secrets and dreams under starry skies.

Synonyms

friend pal buddy bait
chum verb

  1. To scatter chopped fish as bait to attract other fish.

    1. We chum for sharks.
    2. The fishermen chummed the waters, hoping to lure in a school of tuna for a bountiful catch.

  2. To be on very friendly terms; associate closely.

    1. They chum around a lot.
    2. After realizing their shared passion for vintage motorcycles, the two rivals began to chum together regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "chum" is /tʃʌm/ in British English and /tʃʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chum": friend, pal, buddy, bait.

Example usage of "chum": "He is my chum from school.". More examples on the page.