GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Chum (chŭm), n. [Perh. a contraction fr. comrade or chamber fellow: cf. also AS. cuma a comer, guest.] A roommate, especially in a college or university; an old and intimate friend.
   
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   New chum, a recent immigrant. [Australia]
   
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   Chum, v. i. [imp. p. p. Chummed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Chumming.] To occupy a chamber with another; as, “to chum together at college”. [U. S.]
   
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   Chum, n. Chopped pieces of fish used as bait. [U. S.]
   
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