chummy

• Utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire des relations amicales, sociables ou proches entre personnes.

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.

   Intime et amical

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuddy-buddyclosecosyfamiliarfriendlyinformalintimatemateypallythick

   Antonymesaloofcolddistantreservedstandoffishunfriendly

2. On intimate termsB2informal

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

   intime, copain-copain

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuddy-buddyclosecozyfamiliarfriendlyintimatemateypallythick

   Antonymesaloofcolddistantreservedstandoffishunfriendly