adj
chummy
CHUH-mih
Chummy (adj) means Friendly and familiar, often in a way that seems overly informal. Example: “He got a bit too chummy with the new intern on her first day.”
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Friendly and familiar, often in a way that seems overly informal.
"He got a bit too chummy with the new intern on her first day."
"They seemed surprisingly chummy for two people who'd just met."
How to use chummy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing friendly and familiar, sometimes in a way that feels forced or premature.
Common mistake
Chummy can carry a slightly negative shade — implying insincere or overly casual friendliness — unlike plain "friendly".
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Word forms
- Plural
- chummies
- Comparative
- chummier, more chummy
- Superlative
- chummiest, most chummy
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Etymology
From chum (\"friend\") + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “chummy” mean?
The word “chummy” means friendly and familiar, often in a way that seems overly informal. In plain terms, acting friendly and familiar, sometimes in a way that feels forced or premature.
How do you pronounce “chummy”?
“Chummy” is pronounced CHUH-mih (/ˈt͡ʃʌ.mɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chummy” in a sentence?
Here is “chummy” used in a sentence: “He got a bit too chummy with the new intern on her first day.”
What part of speech is “chummy”?
“Chummy” is an adjective.
