chum
noun
1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
Similar word(s): brother, buddy, crony, pal, sidekick
Definition categories: person, friend
2. bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish
Definition categories: man–made, bait, decoy, lure
3. a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish
Definition categories: animal, salmon
Sentences with chum as a noun:
- I ran into an old chum from school the other day.
verb
1. To share rooms with; to live together.
2. To make friends with; to socialize.
3. (Scotland, informal) To accompany.
- I'll chum you down to the shops.
4. (fishing) To cast chum into the water to attract fish.