Definition of CHUMMY

chummy

Plural: chummies

Adjective Satellite

  • (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
  • (used informally) associated on close terms
    • "the bartender was chummy with the regular customers"

Adj

  • Friendly
  • Friendly:
  • Naturally and genuinely easy to get along with.
  • Friendly:
  • Making a show of friendliness; attempting to be on intimate terms but insincerely or inappropriately; cozying up.
  • On intimate terms
  • On intimate terms:
  • In a close friendship or relationship.
  • On intimate terms:
  • On intimate terms but in an inappropriate way, for dishonest or selfish motives, etc.

Noun

  • Synonym of chum (“friend, pal”).
  • A boy who works for a chimney sweep.
  • Nickname for a person, especially a suspect or criminal.
  • A felt hat with a low crown.
  • A person or thing with a name that one cannot immediately recall.

Adjective

  • Friendly and intimate in a familiar or cozy way.

Examples

  • Their CHUMMY banter often made their Scrabble games more enjoyable than competitive.

Origin / Etymology

From chum + -y.

Antonyms

aloof, cool#Adjective, distant, formal, mannered, reserved, unfriendly, unsociable

Scrabble Score: 18

chummy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
chummy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chummy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

chummy: valid Words With Friends Word