Definition of Chum

1. Noun. A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.

Exact synonyms: Brother, Buddy, Crony, Pal, Sidekick
Specialized synonyms: Cobber
Generic synonyms: Friend
Derivative terms: Chummy, Chummy, Pal

2. Noun. Bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish.
Generic synonyms: Bait, Decoy, Lure

3. Noun. A large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish.
Exact synonyms: Chum Salmon, Oncorhynchus Keta
Generic synonyms: Salmon
Group relationships: Genus Oncorhynchus, Oncorhynchus

Definition of Chum

1. n. A roommate, especially in a college or university; an old and intimate friend.

2. v. i. To occupy a chamber with another; as, to chum together at college.

3. n. Chopped pieces of fish used as bait.

Definition of Chum

1. to be close friends with someone [v CHUMMED, CHUMMING, CHUMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chum

chugging
chugs
Chukaku-Ha
chukar
chukars
chukka
chukkar
chukkars
chukkas
chukka boot
chukker
chukker-brown
chukkers
chukor
chukors
chum (current term)
chumley
chumleys
chummage
chummages
chummed
chummier
chummies
chummiest
chummily
chumminess
chumminesses
chumming
chummy
chump

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