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 chum chum /ˈtʃʌm/

noun

  1. [Informal] A large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish  ( chum [Informal] , chum salmon , Oncorhynchus keta )
    a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish
  2. [Informal] Bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish  ( chum [Informal] )
    bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish
  3. A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities  ( brother , chum , pal , buddy , crony , sidekick )
    a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
      Jake and Mark had been best buddies since kindergarten.
    Jake and Mark had been best buddies since kindergarten.