Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bum chum

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables: bum chum
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A male homosexual's partner; a male homosexual.

British usage; Derogatory; Slang

noun

A member of a group of sycophants; a social climber.

British usage; Offensive; Slang

Example Sentences

"1989, Joseph Mills, Towards the End, Polygon, →ISBN, page 120, ‘That’s his pal,’ Beeny said to Doreen. ¶ ‘Bum-chum more like,’ John added."
"2004, Phil Ferguson, Discontent, M-Y Books, →ISBN, page 83, He was too busy playing the big, important businessman to care about anyone but himself, preferring the company of his bum chum, Pete, to me."
"‘Gaylord!’ ¶ ‘Bum-chum!’ ¶ ‘Chutney Ferret!’"
"Rich isn't eating with us today: he's hanging out in the office with his bum chums."

Usage

Inflected Forms

bum chums (plural)

Synonyms

male homosexual

Questions

What does bum chum mean?: A male homosexual's partner; a male homosexual.

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