chummy

English

Etymology

From chum +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʃʌmɪ/

Adjective

chummy (comparative chummier or more chummy, superlative chummiest or most chummy)

1. (informal) friendly; on, or trying to be on, intimate terms

Synonyms

• familiar

Antonyms

• mannered

Related terms

• chum

Noun

chummy (plural chummies)

1. chum; mate
   • 1991, Stephen King, Needful Things

     Sonny's knotted, distrustful face relaxed all at once. "You're goddamned right about that, chummy!" he exclaimed.

2. (obsolete) A boy who works for a chimney sweep.