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Definition of chummy

chummy

/ˈtʃʌm.i/
chum · my
Adverb:chummily
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• adjective

1

On friendly, familiar, or intimate terms; sociable and affectionate.

Example

"The two rivals seemed surprisingly chummy during the charity dinner."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the noun 'chum' plus the suffix '-y'. The word 'chum' originated in late 17th-century university slang as a shortening of 'chamber fellow' (roommate).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chummy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chummy
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