Chum (tent)
WordNet

noun


(1)   A large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish
(2)   Bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish
(3)   A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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Etymology 1


Chum is one of the many words of Indian origin, e.g. pyjamas, bungalow, shampoo and chutney that have entered the English language because of the historical involvement of India and the British Empire.

The chummery was the Urdu name given to the building in which unmarried British army officers were quartered.

Noun



  1. A friend; a pal.
    I ran into an old chum from school the other day.
  2. A roommate.

Verb



  1. To share rooms with; to live together.
  2. To make friends with; to socialize.
  3. To accompany.
    I'll chum you down to the shops.

Noun



  1. A mixture of (frequently rancid) fish parts and blood, dumped into the water to attract predator fish, such as sharks.

Verb



  1. To cast chum into the water to attract fish.


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Noun



  1. A boyfriend (feminine blonde).
  2. A friend, usually male; a chum (feminine chum or chum de fille).

Synonyms

petit ami, ami de cœur, fiancé , conjoint copain, ami
 
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