chummy

[chuhm-ee]

adjective

Informal.

chummier, chummiest 

1. friendly; intimate; sociable.

   Synonyms: congenial, familiar, devoted, close

chummy

/ ˈtʃʌmɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  friendly

Other Word Forms

• chummily adverb
• chumminess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chummy¹

First recorded in 1825–35; chum ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Stopping fights is a full-time a job, and Steve’s chummy de-escalation style attests to how much he cares.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics have accused Lara of being too chummy with the insurance industry, which he has denied.

From Los Angeles Times

When Musk's 130 days as a "special government employee" ended last week, the two had a chummy Oval Office send-off, with a golden key to the White House and hints that Musk might someday return.

From BBC

Trump dangled a possible trade deal that might exempt the UK from some of the costs from tariffs during the pair's chummy White House press conference in February.

From BBC

Two characters are more finely drawn: Emelie, chummy and self-deprecating, irritating but believable, and Låke, whose unique style we encounter in the book’s best and shortest chapters.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cozy