Meaning of chummy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈtʃəmi/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   chummy

   Definitions

   1. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals

   Synonyms

   • friendly
2. 2. (used informally) associated on close terms

   Examples

   • « a close friend »
   • « the bartender was chummy with the regular customers »
   • « the two were thick as thieves for months »

   Synonyms

   • close