chum

[ chuhm ]

/ tʃʌm /

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noun

a close or intimate companion: boyhood chums.

a roommate, as at college.

verb (used without object), chummed, chum·ming.

to associate closely.

to share a room or rooms with another, especially in a dormitory at a college or prep school.

Origin of chum

First recorded in 1675–85; of uncertain origin

Words nearby chum

Chula Vista, chuleta, chulo, chulpa, Chulym, chum, chuman, Chumash, chummy, chump, chump change

Definition for chum (2 of 3)

chum²

[ chuhm ]

/ tʃʌm /

noun

cut or ground bait dumped into the water to attract fish to the area where one is fishing.

fish refuse or scraps discarded by a cannery.

verb (used without object), chummed, chum·ming.

to fish by attracting fish by dumping cut or ground bait into the water.

verb (used with object), chummed, chum·ming.

to dump chum into (a body of water) so as to attract fish.

to lure (fish) with chum: They chummed the fish with hamburger.

Origin of chum

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; of uncertain origin

Definition for chum (3 of 3)

chum³

[ chuhm ]

/ tʃʌm /

noun

chum salmon.

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Example sentences from the Web for chum

The difference is that options trading has a starker win-lose dynamic, one where amateurs are chum for the veterans.
‘Going to Vegas:’ Newbie options traders face a reckoning as the tech stock rally fades|Jeff|September 14, 2020|Fortune
When a chum updates his status, a little yellow badge in the edge alerts you.
Inside the Secret New Internet Browser|David Kirkpatrick|November 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Tommy (to his chum, when the old lady had departed): Bill, I think Ill have my other leg off before she comes next week.
Funny Stories Told By The Soldiers|Carleton B. Case
"Better wait until we get some word from the major," suggested Jack, who was getting some of his chum's caution.
Air Service Boys Over The Rhine|Charles Amory Beach

A trolley ride and a short walk brought Penny to the home of her chum, Louise Sidell.
Danger at the Drawbridge|Mildred A. Wirt
Turning, Bluff and his chum started for the spot where the trail of the big moose was to be taken up.
The Outdoor Chums in the Big Woods|Quincy Allen
He sent for a reliable lawyer, who happened to be my college friend and chum, Will Porter.
The Man from Jericho|Edwin Carlile Litsey

British Dictionary definitions for chum (1 of 3)

chum¹

/ (tʃʌm) /

noun

informal a close friend

verb chums, chumming or chummed

(intr usually foll by up with) to be or become an intimate friend (of)

(tr) Scot to accompanyI'll chum you home

Word Origin for chum

C17 (meaning: a person sharing rooms with another): probably shortened from chamber fellow, originally student slang (Oxford); compare crony

British Dictionary definitions for chum (2 of 3)

chum²

/ (tʃʌm) /

noun

angling, mainly US and Canadian chopped fish, meal, etc, used as groundbait

Word Origin for chum

C19: origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for chum (3 of 3)

chum³

/ (tʃʊm) /

noun

a Pacific salmon, Oncorhynchus keta

Word Origin for chum

from Chinook Jargon tsum spots, marks, from Chinook

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	chum
释义	chum ¹ [ chuhm ] / tʃʌm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR chum ON THESAURUS.COM noun a close or intimate companion: boyhood chums. a roommate, as at college. verb (used without object), chummed, chum·ming. to associate closely. to share a room or rooms with another, especially in a dormitory at a college or prep school. Origin of chum ¹ First recorded in 1675–85; of uncertain origin Words nearby chum Chula Vista, chuleta, chulo, chulpa, Chulym, chum, chuman, Chumash, chummy, chump, chump change Definition for chum (2 of 3) chum² [ chuhm ] / tʃʌm / noun cut or ground bait dumped into the water to attract fish to the area where one is fishing. fish refuse or scraps discarded by a cannery. verb (used without object), chummed, chum·ming. to fish by attracting fish by dumping cut or ground bait into the water. verb (used with object), chummed, chum·ming. to dump chum into (a body of water) so as to attract fish. to lure (fish) with chum: They chummed the fish with hamburger. Origin of chum ² An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; of uncertain origin Definition for chum (3 of 3) chum³ [ chuhm ] / tʃʌm / noun chum salmon. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for chum The difference is that options trading has a starker win-lose dynamic, one where amateurs are chum for the veterans. ‘Going to Vegas:’ Newbie options traders face a reckoning as the tech stock rally fades\|Jeff\|September 14, 2020\|Fortune When a chum updates his status, a little yellow badge in the edge alerts you. Inside the Secret New Internet Browser\|David Kirkpatrick\|November 7, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Tommy (to his chum, when the old lady had departed): Bill, I think Ill have my other leg off before she comes next week. Funny Stories Told By The Soldiers\|Carleton B. Case "Better wait until we get some word from the major," suggested Jack, who was getting some of his chum's caution. Air Service Boys Over The Rhine\|Charles Amory Beach A trolley ride and a short walk brought Penny to the home of her chum, Louise Sidell. Danger at the Drawbridge\|Mildred A. Wirt Turning, Bluff and his chum started for the spot where the trail of the big moose was to be taken up. The Outdoor Chums in the Big Woods\|Quincy Allen He sent for a reliable lawyer, who happened to be my college friend and chum, Will Porter. The Man from Jericho\|Edwin Carlile Litsey British Dictionary definitions for chum (1 of 3) chum¹ / (tʃʌm) / noun informal a close friend verb chums, chumming or chummed (intr usually foll by up with) to be or become an intimate friend (of) (tr) Scot to accompanyI'll chum you home Word Origin for chum C17 (meaning: a person sharing rooms with another): probably shortened from chamber fellow, originally student slang (Oxford); compare crony British Dictionary definitions for chum (2 of 3) chum² / (tʃʌm) / noun angling, mainly US and Canadian chopped fish, meal, etc, used as groundbait Word Origin for chum C19: origin uncertain British Dictionary definitions for chum (3 of 3) chum³ / (tʃʊm) / noun a Pacific salmon, Oncorhynchus keta Word Origin for chum from Chinook Jargon tsum spots, marks, from Chinook Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to chum crony, comrade, buddy, playmate, associate, pal, mate, companion, sis, bro
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chum

noun

verb (used without object), chummed, chum·ming.

Origin of chum

Words nearby chum

Definition for chum (2 of 3)

noun

verb (used without object), chummed, chum·ming.

verb (used with object), chummed, chum·ming.

Origin of chum

Definition for chum (3 of 3)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for chum

British Dictionary definitions for chum (1 of 3)

noun

verb chums, chumming or chummed

Word Origin for chum

British Dictionary definitions for chum (2 of 3)

noun

Word Origin for chum

British Dictionary definitions for chum (3 of 3)

noun

Word Origin for chum

Words related to chum