chum up
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Definition
Verb: - To become friends with someone; to develop a friendly relationship. - To act in a friendly or sociable manner towards someone, often with the intention of forming a friendship.
Usage
This phrasal verb describes the process of initiating or developing a friendship. It often implies a deliberate, active effort to be friendly and sociable. It is commonly used in informal contexts.
Examples
- Verb:
- He quickly chummed up with the other new students at the university.
- Don't try to chum up to the boss just to get a promotion.
- It's nice to see the two neighbors finally chumming up after years of just saying hello.
Advanced Usage
- "chum up with [someone]": To become friends with a specific person or group.
- She chummed up with the local artists during her stay in Paris.
- "chum up to [someone]": Often implies an attempt to gain favor or be ingratiating, sometimes with a selfish motive.
- He's always chumming up to the project manager, hoping for the best assignments.
Variants and Related Words
- Chum (n., informal): A close friend.
- He's an old chum of mine from school.
- Chummy (adj., informal): Friendly, on close terms.
- They've become very chummy since working together.
Synonyms
- Befriend: To act as a friend to someone.
- Pal up (informal): To become friends (very similar in meaning and register).
- Buddy up (informal): To become friends or partners.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Hang out with: To spend time with someone socially.
- She likes to hang out with her chums on the weekend.
- Team up with: To join someone to form a team or partnership.
- They teamed up to work on the project.
Verb
- become friends; act friendly towards