chummy

adjective

chum·​my ˈchə-mē How to pronounce chummy (audio)
chummier; chummiest
: quite friendly
chummily adverb
chumminess noun

Examples of chummy in a Sentence

She was getting chummy with the reporters. the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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Not that station relations have always been entirely chummy; sometimes the cosmic carrot can turn into a stick. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025 In fact, throughout the entirety of the interview, Stewart and Mamdani were chummy pals. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025 So the nation's viewers grew used to Carson tucking them in bed, backed by a sprawling big band, with a monologue that gently poked fun at the day's news events and chummy interactions with celebrities. Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025 No details on who Briney is playing have been announced, but HBO Max did release a sneak peek photo from Season 5, with Briney’s character looking awfully chummy with Jean Smart’s Deborah. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chummy

Word History

Etymology

chum entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chummy was in 1884

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“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chummy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

chummy

adjective
chum·​my ˈchəm-ē How to pronounce chummy (audio)
chummier; chummiest
: quite friendly
chummily adverb
chumminess noun

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