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chums

The correct spelling is chums.

How to pronounce chums

noun

IPA: /tʃʌmz/

Say it like: Chu-ms

The correct spelling is chums. 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.

I'll chum you down to the shops.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A friend; a pal.
  2. 2.A roommate, especially in a college or university.
  3. 3.A coarse mould for holding the clay while being worked on a whirler, lathe or manually.

verb

  1. 1.To share rooms with someone; to live together.
  2. 2.To lodge (somebody) with another person or people.
  3. 3.To make friends; to socialize.
  4. 4.To accompany.
  5. 5.To cast chum into the water to attract fish.

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