chummy

[chuhm-ee] /ˈtʃʌm i/
adjective, chummier, chummiest. Informal.
1.
friendly; intimate; sociable.
Origin
1825-35; chum1 + -y1
Related forms
chummily, adverb
chumminess, noun
Synonyms
close, devoted, familiar, congenial.
Examples from the web for chummy
  • Yet the eco-friendly fuel is beginning to look less chummy of late.
  • In fact, the real threat comes from overly chummy links between a state and its multinationals.
  • It has also increased their willingness to act as stern monitors rather than chummy advisers.
  • The chummy nature of the photos contributed to both these officials losing their jobs that year.
  • But because he had no duties, he idled away his time becoming chummy with various stars and heavenly constellations.
British Dictionary definitions for chummy

chummy

/ˈtʃʌmɪ/
adjective -mier, -miest
1.
(informal) friendly
Derived Forms
chummily, adverb
chumminess, noun
Word Origin and History for chummy
adj.

1874, from chum (n.1) + -y (2). Related: Chumminess. Previously it was a noun, a common name for a chimney sweep, as a corruption of chinmey.

Slang definitions & phrases for chummy

chummy

adjective

Very friendly; buddy-buddy, palsy-walsy (1880s+)

noun

chum1 (1840s+)