First Known Use: 1684
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1chum
noun \ˈchəm\
Definition of CHUM
: a close friend : pal
— chum·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of CHUM
perhaps by shortening & alteration from chamber fellow roommate
2chum
verb
chummedchum·ming
Definition of CHUM
intransitive verb
1
: to room together
2
a : to be a close friend b : to show affable friendliness
First Known Use of CHUM
1730
3chum
noun
Definition of CHUM
: animal or vegetable matter (as chopped fish or corn) thrown overboard to attract fish
Origin of CHUM
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1857
4chum
verb
chummedchum·ming
Definition of CHUM
transitive verb
: to attract with chum
intransitive verb
: to throw chum overboard to attract fish
First Known Use of CHUM
1857
5chum
noun
Definition of CHUM
Origin of CHUM
Chinook Jargon cəm spotted, striped, from Lower Chinook c̓ə́m variegated
First Known Use: 1902
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CHUM[3] Defined for Kids
1chum
noun \ˈchəm\
Definition of CHUM for Kids
: a close friend : pal
2chum
verb
chummedchum·ming
Definition of CHUM for Kids
: to spend time with as a friend <She likes to chum around with older students.>
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