Chum — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈchəm/

Meaning & Definition of Chum

Chum (noun)

  1. a close friend, pal
  2. animal or vegetable matter (such as chopped fish or corn) thrown overboard to attract fish
  3. chum salmon

Chum (verb)

  1. to room together
  2. to be a close friend
  3. to show affable friendliness
  4. to attract with chum
  5. to throw chum overboard to attract fish

Chum (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "college chums who go way back"

    similar: alter ego, amigo, buddy, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Chum (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come or be together as friends

    "they always chum around together"

    similar: associate, company, consociate, consort, fraternize, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel, be friends with, fall in with, keep company (with), rub elbows (with), take up with
    related: affiliate, ally, attach, band, bond, club, collaborate, collude, confederate, conjoin, connect, cooperate, couple, gang, get along, get on, group, interrelate, join, knot, league, link, mingle, mix, rally, relate, side, socialize, team, tie, wed, befriend, friend
    near: avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub, alienate, estrange, break up, disband, disperse, split (up), disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chum

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chum:

Chiefly British: mate
alter ego, amigo, buddy, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, musketeer, pal, associate, company, consociate, consort, fraternize, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel, be friends with, fall in with, keep company (with), rub elbows (with), take up with

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chum

Words with the opposite meaning of Chum:

enemy, foe

Related Words for Chum

acquaintance, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly, affiliate, attach, band, bond, club

Near Antonyms of Chum

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis, avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub, alienate, estrange, break up, disband, disperse, split (up), disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder

Word Forms of Chum

Inflections: chummed, chumming

Derived words: chumship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Chum

earlier "roommate, person living in the same dwelling," perhaps by shortening & alteration from chamber fellow or chamber mate

First known use: 1684

Words & Phrases Containing Chum

chum salmon, chum for, chum up

Frequently Asked Questions about Chum

What does "Chum" mean?

"Chum" means a close friend, pal. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a close friend, pal. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chum"?

Other words for "Chum" include alter ego, amigo, buddy, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante and crony. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chum" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chum"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chum". Common alternatives include alter ego, amigo, buddy, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar and friend.

What is the opposite of "Chum"?

Antonyms of "Chum" include enemy and foe. Near antonyms include adversary, antagonist, competitor and opponent.

How do you use "Chum" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chum" in a sentence: "college chums who go way back"; "they always chum around together".

Is "Chum" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chum" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Chum"?

"Chum" is pronounced /ˈchəm/.

What is the origin of the word "Chum"?

"Chum" comes from earlier "roommate, person living in the same dwelling," perhaps by shortening & alteration from chamber fellow or chamber mate. First known use: 1684.