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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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

Dictionary Entries Near chummy

Cite this Entry

“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chummy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

chummy

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

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