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chummy

/ˈtʃʌm.i/

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adjective

/ˈtʃʌm.i/B2formalbritish
  • ruИспользуется в британском английском для описания дружеских, общительных или близких отношений между людьми.

Used in British English to describe a friendly, sociable, or intimate relationship between people.

  1. Friendly or closeB2informal

    Describing a relationship that is very friendly and informal, like that of close friends.

    ruДружеский

    • They became quite chummy after working together for a few weeks.
    • The two colleagues are very chummy and often have lunch together.
    • He got chummy with the locals during his travels.

    Synonymsbuddy-buddyclosecosyfamiliarfriendlyinformalintimatemateypallythick

    Antonymsaloofcolddistantreservedstandoffishunfriendly

  2. On intimate termsB2informal

    Associated with someone on very close, personal, and informal terms.

    ruДружеский

    • She is chummy with the boss, so she knows all the inside news.
    • They are chummy enough to borrow each other's cars.
    • The kids grew up together and are still chummy as adults.

    Synonymsbuddy-buddyclosecozyfamiliarfriendlyintimatemateypallythick

    Antonymsaloofcolddistantreservedstandoffishunfriendly

Forms
  • chummier comparative form
  • chummiest superlative form