chum up

Friendly

Word: Chum up

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To "chum up" means to become friends with someone or to act in a friendly way towards them.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "chum up" when talking about making new friends or becoming closer to someone you already know.
• It is often used in informal or casual conversations.

Example:

• "After a few weeks of working together, I really started to chum up with my new colleague."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might encounter phrases like "chum up to someone," which means to behave in a friendly manner towards someone, often to gain their favor or approval.

Word Variants:

• Chum (noun): A close friend or companion.
• Chummy (adjective): Friendly or sociable.

Different Meanings:

While "chum up" primarily means to become friends, "chum" can also refer to bait used in fishing or, in informal contexts, it can mean a friend.

Synonyms:

• Befriend
• Get friendly
• Make friends
• Socialize

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Chum around: To spend time with friends in a casual manner.

  • Example: "We used to chum around every weekend in college."

• Chummy: Being very friendly or familiar with someone.

  • Example: "She’s gotten really chummy with her neighbors since moving in."

Summary:

"Chum up" is an informal way to describe becoming friends with someone or acting friendly towards them.

Academic

Verb

1. become friends; act friendly towards

Synonyms

• pal
• pal up