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chummy.

Friendly

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈt͡ʃʌ.mɪ/
  1. Friendly

    informal
  2. Friendly: Naturally and genuinely easy to get along with.

    informal
  3. Friendly: Making a show of friendliness; attempting to be on intimate terms but insincerely or inappropriately; cozying up.

    informal
  4. On intimate terms

    informal
  5. On intimate terms: In a close friendship or relationship.

    informal
  6. On intimate terms: On intimate terms but in an inappropriate way, for dishonest or selfish motives, etc.

    informal
Where this word comes from

From chum + -y.

noun/ˈt͡ʃʌ.mɪ/
  1. Synonym of chum (“friend, pal”).

  2. A chimney sweep; or a sweep's assistant, especially a young boy.

    obsolete
  3. Nickname for a person, especially a suspect or criminal.

    slang
  4. A felt hat with a low crown.

    dated
  5. A person or thing with a name that one cannot immediately recall.

    English · Newfoundland
Where this word comes from

From chum + -y.

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