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1. • • [ C ] old-fashioned informal a friend: They were old school / college chums. [ as form of address ] That's all right by me, chum.
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   What does CHUM mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CHUM definition: 1. a friend: 2. fish or meat cut into small pieces and thrown from a boat to attract larger fish…. Learn more.

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   What does CHUM mean in Australia?

   • In Australia, chum would only be used for ironic or humourous effect, such as when talking in silly English voices. Chump is rarely used. By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

   How often do people call friends "chum" so that you know they are not

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   Is chum a millennial word?

   • The word, meaning "a close friend or pal," is definitely not a term millennials and Gen Xers are texting very often. Chum appeared on British campuses in the late-17th century as a word for a roommate. The best guess as to its source is either chamber fellow or chambermate.

   Chum - 9 Slang Words With Academic Origins | Merriam-Webster

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   What is the difference between CHUM and Chump?

   • In Britain 'chum' is a bit dated and not much used, except sarcastically - but neither is 'chump' In Australia, chum would only be used for ironic or humourous effect, such as when talking in silly English voices. Chump is rarely used.

   How often do people call friends "chum" so that you know they are not

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › chumchum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of chum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The name is based on an earlier slang term for a feeble- or weak-minded person, feeb; the beginning of the word may have been influenced by dwarf. Another word that is used to describe brainy, awkward students shunned by the in-crowd is nerd.

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   In the (Northeastern) United States, I've never heard the word "chum" used as a term of endearment outside of old (or period) films; it may be more common other certain areas and social circles. Chump, I would say, is equally rare. Both terms are rather dated.

   • In Britain 'chum' is a bit dated and not much used, except sarcastically - but neither is 'chump'
   • In Australia, chum would only be used for ironic or humourous effect, such as when talking in silly English voices. Chump is rarely used.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCHUM - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "CHUM": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › chum_n1chum, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun chum mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun chum . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHUM definition: 1. a friend: 2. fish or meat cut into small pieces and thrown from a boat to attract larger fish…. Learn more.

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   1. : to room together. 2. a. : to be a close friend. b. : to show affable friendliness. c. : to spend time with someone as a friend usually used with around. In the early '50s he entered Cornell University but quit after two years and lit out for Greenwich Village, where he studied drama and chummed around with James Dean.