Chum Definition
chŭm
chummed, chumming, chums
noun
chums
A roommate.
Webster's New World
A close friend.
Webster's New World
Fish blood, fish guts, etc. scattered in the water as to attract game fish.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
(dated) A roommate, especially in a college or university.
Wiktionary
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verb
chummed, chumming, chums
To scatter such bait in order to lure fish.
American Heritage
To go about together, as close friends do.
To chum around.
Webster's New World
To display good-natured friendliness.
Chummed around with the other teammates.
American Heritage
To share the same room.
Webster's New World
To use chum to attract fish.
Webster's New World
Origin of Chum
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1675–85; of uncertain origin, possibly from cham, shortening of chambermate, or from comrade.
From Wiktionary
Perhaps short for chamber fellow roommate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Perhaps from Powhatan.
From Wiktionary
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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