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chum
B1
informal noun
Usage:
72%
pal, buddy
Translation: pal, buddy
Pronunciation: /tʃʌm/
Meaning: a close friend or companion

This informal meaning refers to a friendly companion, especially a long-standing friend.

He went fishing with an old school chum.

The two boys became close chums.

2
B2
noun
Usage:
58%
fish bait, ground bait
Translation: fish bait, ground bait
Pronunciation: /tʃʌm/
Meaning: pieces of fish used to attract other fish

This meaning refers to chopped fish, blood, or waste used as bait in fishing.

The crew threw chum into the water.

Sharks gathered near the boat after smelling the chum.

3
C1
verb
Usage:
42%
bait, attract fish
Translation: bait, attract fish
Pronunciation: /tʃʌm/
Meaning: to attract fish by scattering bait in water

As a verb, chum means placing fish material in water to draw fish toward a location.

They chummed the water near the reef.

The guide warned against chumming close to swimmers.

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