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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When the scene cuts, Brando (Matt Dillon), who had previously been chummy with Maria, looks sheepish. Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025 But the swipe-fees measure has found itself in unusually chummy waters: It’s simultaneously supported by some prominent business groups, like the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Colorado Restaurant Association, alongside the far more liberal Bell Policy Center. Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025 Bush was also notably chummy with his successor, offering Obama a belly tap while heading to his pew at the National Cathedral and receiving a pat on the back in return. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025 Matty finally gets back to being chummy with Olympia again in this episode, for a couple of reasons. Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 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 28 May. 2025.

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chummy

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

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