chummy

[ chuhm-ee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, chum·mi·er, chum·mi·est.

1. friendly; intimate; sociable.

   Synonyms: congenial, familiar, devoted, close

chummy

/ ˈtʃʌmɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   friendly

Derived Forms

• ˈchummily, adverb
• ˈchumminess, noun

Other Words From

• chummi·ly adverb
• chummi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chummy¹

First recorded in 1825–35; chum ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

But Monday's conversation between the two was chummy and never adversarial.

From BBC

The particular trend for longer form, slightly chummy interviews - where politicians get to show off their human side - is particularly vulnerable to management, says Joyojeet Pal, an associate professor at the University of Michigan.

From BBC

The concern is that it makes the press look too chummy with politicians it’s covering.

From New York Times

In recent court appearances, the two men have seemed almost chummy, whispering frequently to one another at the defense table.

From Seattle Times

The full transcript shows that Biden repeatedly joked with prosecutors “in a setting that seemed more chummy than antagonistic,” the Post reported.

From Salon

Related Words

• cozy