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Word: Chum
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 17th century (originally Oxford University slang, denoting a room-mate): probably short for chamber-fellow. Compare with comrade and crony
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a close friend
Short Definition:close friend
Examples:- she shared the cake with her chums
- an old school chum
Definition:
used as a friendly or familiar form of address between men or boys
Short Definition:used as friendly or familiar form of address
Examples:- it's your own fault, chum
Word: Chum
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
form a friendship with someone
Short Definition:form friendship with someone
Examples:- his sister chummed up with Sally
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