chums

Meanings

• noun

  Close friends or companions

  - "My chums and I go on adventures together."
  - "The new student was welcomed with open arms by the chums."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chums
jumps , bumps , umps

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Variants

List of all variants of chums that leads to same result
chum , chums , chumship , chumships , chummed , chumming , chum salmon , chum salmons , chum up , chummed up , chumming up , chums up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'companions' or 'friends' in various Scandinavian languages.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chum' was used in the early 20th century to refer to a type of fish bait.

2. In the novel 'Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, Tom and Huck are referred to as 'chums'.

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Related Concepts

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1. camaraderie: A strong bond of friendship, especially among a group of people.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chums' often refer to a close-knit group of friends, such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.

How to Memorize "chums"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of friends laughing and having a good time together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chums' with the feeling of being surrounded by good friends.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'C-H-U-M-S': Comrades Having Unforgettable Moments and Sharing.

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