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chummy

The correct spelling is chummy.

How to pronounce chummy

noun

IPA: /ˈtʃʌmɪ/

Say it like: Chu-mmee

The correct spelling is chummy. A friend; a pal. For example: "I ran into an old chum from school the other day."

Usage Examples

I ran into an old chum from school the other day.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A friend; a pal.
  2. 2.A roommate, especially in a college or university.
  3. 3.A mixture of (frequently rancid) fish parts and blood, dumped into the water to attract predator fish, such as sharks
  4. 4.A coarse mould for holding the clay while being worked on a whirler, lathe or manually.
  5. 5.A boy who works for a chimney sweep.

adjective

  1. 1.Friendly; on, or trying to be on, intimate terms.

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