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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
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.
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
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]