General
chum
What does chum mean?
To accompany or go with someone for company; 'I'll chum ye to the shop'.
"Will ye chum me tae the bus stop?"
Origin
Scots use of 'chum' (a friend) as a verb, to keep company.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chum' mean as a verb in Scots?
In Scots, to chum someone is to accompany or go along with them for company, as in 'I'll chum ye to the shop'.
How do you use 'chum' in a sentence?
You might say 'Will ye chum me tae the bus stop?', meaning will you walk with me to the bus stop.
Where does this use of 'chum' come from?
It's the Scots verbal use of 'chum', the noun for a friend — turning 'a friend' into 'to keep company with'.
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