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chummy

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃʌ.mɪ/

The English word “chummy” has 11 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Friendly
  2. Naturally and genuinely easy to get along with.
  3. Making a show of friendliness; attempting to be on intimate terms but insincerely or inappropriately; cozying up.
  4. On intimate terms
  5. In a close friendship or relationship.
  6. On intimate terms but in an inappropriate way, for dishonest or selfish motives, etc.

noun

  1. Synonym of chum (“friend, pal”).
  2. A chimney sweep; or a sweep's assistant, especially a young boy.
  3. Nickname for a person, especially a suspect or criminal.
  4. A felt hat with a low crown.
  5. A person or thing with a name that one cannot immediately recall.

Etymology

From chum + -y.

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