chummy
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- chummily adverb
- chumminess noun
Etymology
Origin of chummy
Example Sentences
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A former economics professor, Jospin cast himself as a clean pair of hands compared to his conservative rival, the corruption-tainted but chummy and charismatic Jacques Chirac.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Variety shared its account of Brown and Harbour gamely presenting a chummy front in a recent red carpet appearance.
From Salon • Nov. 24, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s charm offensive with President Trump seemed to be working when the two men had a chummy Oval Office meeting two weeks ago, and aides held talks to lower American tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
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 • Mar. 20, 2025
Francis’s chummy, goodbye smile had died on his face.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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