chum
nounUK /tʃʌm/
US /tʃʌm/
A chum is a good friend.
My best chum and I play together every day after school.
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2. Fish bait made of small pieces of fish or other food, used to attract fish.
The fisherman scattered chum on the water to bring the fish closer.
3. A type of salmon found in the Pacific.
We caught a chum salmon near the river mouth.
4. To become friends with someone.
The new student quickly chummed up with the kids at the art table.