chummy
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i adjective, chum·mi·er, chum·mi·est. Informal.
friendly; intimate; sociable.
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chummy (ˈtʃʌmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , -mier, -miest | |
| informal friendly | |
| 'chummily | |
| —adv | |
| 'chumminess | |
| —n | |
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Chummy
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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chummy definition
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
Yet the eco-friendly fuel is beginning to look less chummy of late.
But because he had no duties, he idled away his time becoming chummy with various stars and heavenly constellations.
It has also increased their willingness to act as stern monitors rather than chummy advisers.
The chummy nature of the photos contributed to both these officials losing their jobs that year.
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