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

Variety shared its account of Brown and Harbour gamely presenting a chummy front in a recent red carpet appearance.

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On Thursday Mr. Roberts released a startling video to oppose the alleged “cancellation” of Tucker Carlson and even of Hitler fanboy Nick Fuentes, whom Mr. Carlson had hosted for a chummy podcast interview.

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

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

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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.

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