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Definition |
someone who is on good terms with others |
Examples |
1) Sean and Johnny became quite chummy
with each other and spent the evening chatting. 2) Despite their
initial differences, they became quite chummy
after spending a weekend together at the cabin. |
Etymology |
The word is believed to have originated in
the late 19th century as a slang term in British English, derived from
the word "chum," which means a close friend. |
Synonyms |
amiable, sociable, affable |
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