Meaning of the word chum in English
What does chum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chum
US /tʃʌm/
UK /tʃʌm/
Noun
1.
a friend:
Example:
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They were old school/college chums.
Verb
1.
to throw chum from a boat to attract larger fish, for example sharks:
Example:
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The owner of a tourist boat was caught chumming for sharks in waters used by surfers.
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