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:
They were old school/college chums.

Verb

1.

to throw chum from a boat to attract larger fish, for example sharks:

Example:
The owner of a tourist boat was caught chumming for sharks in waters used by surfers.
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