chum up

• Sich mit jemandem anfreunden oder eine enge, oft informelle freundschaftliche Beziehung aufbauen; häufig in alltäglichen oder lockeren Situationen verwendet.

A phrasal verb meaning to become friendly or form a close companionship with someone, often in a casual or informal context.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. informalbritish

   To become friendly with someone, often in a deliberate or ingratiating way.

   Sich anfreunden

   • He tried to chum up with the new boss at the office party.
   • She quickly chummed up with her classmates on the first day of school.
   • They chummed up over a shared love of football.

   Synonymebefriendconsortcozy upfraternizehobnob

   Antonymealienateantagonizeestrange