Chum

Pronunciation: /tʃʌm/

Definitions of chum

noun fish parts used for bait

Example Sentences

A1 My chum and I go fishing every weekend.

A2 I always share my lunch with my chum at school.

B1 After work, I usually grab a beer with my chum at the local pub.

B2 My chum and I have been friends since childhood and know each other very well.

C1 Despite our busy schedules, my chum and I make time to catch up regularly.

C2 My chum is my confidant, and I trust them with all my secrets.

verb to be friends with someone

Example Sentences

A1 I chummed up with my classmates during lunch.

A2 She chums around with her neighbors every weekend.

B1 The team chummed together to work on the project.

B2 He chummed up with the CEO to discuss business strategies.

C1 The diplomats chummed up to negotiate a peace treaty.

C2 The politicians chummed around at the conference to build alliances.

Examples of chum in a Sentence

formal I have known my chum since we were in elementary school.

informal Hey chum, wanna grab a drink later?

slang Me and my chum are planning to hit up the new club downtown.

figurative In the world of business, your competitors can quickly turn into your chums if you play your cards right.

Grammatical Forms of chum

• past tense: chummed
• plural: chums
• comparative: chummier
• superlative: chummiest
• present tense: chums
• future tense: will chum
• perfect tense: have chummed
• continuous tense: is chumming
• singular: chum
• positive degree: chum
• infinitive: to chum
• gerund: chumming
• participle: chummed

Origin and Evolution of chum

First Known Use: 1884 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The word 'chum' originated from the British slang term 'chummy' which was used in the late 19th century to refer to a close friend or companion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'chum' evolved to refer to a roommate or bunkmate, especially in a military or naval context. It is also commonly used to describe a close friend or pal in modern English.