Chummier: meaning, definitions and examples
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chummier
[ ˈtʃʌmiər ]
friendly behavior
Chummier is a comparative form of the adjective 'chummy', which describes a very friendly or familiar relationship between people. When someone is chummier, they are more sociable, warm, and engaging than usual. This term often implies a sense of camaraderie and closeness in friendships. It indicates that the individuals share a bond that enhances their interactions, making them feel more like close friends or companions.
Synonyms
friendlier, more personable, more sociable.
Examples of usage
- After a weekend away together, he seemed much chummier than before.
- The new coworker is chummier with everyone since she joined the team.
- Ever since they became roommates, they've been so chummier.
- He's been acting chummier towards his old friends lately.
Translations
Translations of the word "chummier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais íntimo
🇮🇳 ज्यादा दोस्ताना
🇩🇪 intimer
🇮🇩 lebih akrab
🇺🇦 більш дружній
🇵🇱 bardziej przyjazny
🇯🇵 より親しい
🇫🇷 plus intime
🇪🇸 más íntimo
🇹🇷 daha samimi
🇰🇷 더 친밀한
🇸🇦 أكثر حميمية
🇨🇿 víc intimní
🇸🇰 viac intímny
🇨🇳 更亲密
🇸🇮 bolj intimen
🇮🇸 nánari
🇰🇿 одан да жақын
🇬🇪 მეტი ახლობელი
🇦🇿 daha yaxın
🇲🇽 más íntimo
Etymology
The word 'chummy' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the word 'chum', which means a close friend or companion. The term 'chum' itself comes from a variant of 'chum', which means a roommate or companion, and is thought to be related to the English dialect word 'chum', indicating a close association. The development from 'chummy' to 'chummier' follows English language patterns for forming comparatives, where the suffix '-ier' is added to the base adjective. Over the years, the use of 'chummy' and its variants has spread, especially in informal contexts, reflecting a sense of casual openness and amiability that has become popular in social interactions. Today, 'chummier' is often used to describe increasing warmth in someone's behavior towards others.