CHUMMY


Meaning of CHUMMY in English

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

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