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chum

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bum chum

vulgar slang A derogatory term for a homosexual man's boyfriend or partner.

See also: bum, chum

chum up

To be friendly with someone. Why is Patrick chumming up to me all of a sudden? He's usually so distant.

See also: chum, up

chum up to someone

to try or seem to become friendly with someone. Todd chummed up to Martin. I don't want to have to chum up to anyone I don't want to work with.

See also: chum, up

chum up with someone

to become friendly with someone. He seems to have chummed up with Fred. Juan quickly chummed up with all the guys in his class.

See also: chum, up

bosom chums

and bosom friends

n. lice. The old guy sat there scratching at his bosom chums. My bosom friends keep me awake all night.

See also: bosom, chum

chum

n. a pal; a good friend. We’ve been chums for years. Went to college together.