Meaning of the word chum in English
What does chum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chum
US /tʃʌm/
UK /tʃʌm/
Noun
1.
a close friend
Example:
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He's been my best chum since elementary school.
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They were old chums from college.
2.
chopped fish or fish parts used as bait to attract other fish
Example:
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The fishermen threw chum into the water to attract sharks.
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The boat left a trail of chum as it moved through the fishing grounds.
Verb
1.
to be a close friend with someone
Example:
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They used to chum together all the time in high school.
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He likes to chum with the popular kids.
2.
to scatter chopped fish or fish parts into the water to attract other fish
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The captain instructed the crew to chum the waters for tuna.
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We spent the morning chumming for mackerel.