I. ˈchəmē, -mi noun
( -es )
Etymology: perhaps alteration of chimney
slang Britain : chimney sweep : a boy helper to a chimney sweep
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: chum (I) + -y
: chum I
III. adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: chum (I) + -y
: marked by or affording easy familiarity, companionableness, and shared interests : intimately sociable
the secretary is on chummy terms with a host of congressmen — Philip Hamburger
a chummy little cocktail lounge
Synonyms: see familiar