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   chum

   /tʃʌm/

   noun

   • 1. a close friend: "she shared the cake with her chums"
   • 2. used as a friendly or familiar form of address between men or boys: "it's your own fault, chum"

   verb

   • 1. form a friendship with someone: "his sister chummed up with Sally"
   • ▪ accompany (someone) somewhere: "I'll chum you down the road"

   Word Origin late 17th century (originally Oxford University slang, denoting a room-mate): probably short for chamber-fellow. Compare with comrade and crony.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • C

     3

   • H

     4

   • U

     1

   • M

     3

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