Chum (?), n. [Perh. a contraction
fr. comrade or chamber fellow: cf. also AS.
cuma a comer, guest.] A roommate, especially in a
college or university; an old and intimate friend.
Chum, n. -- New chum,
a recent immigrant. [Australia]
Chum, n. Chopped pieces of
fish used as bait. [U. S.]
Chum, v. i. [imp. p.
p. Chummed (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Chumming.] To occupy a chamber with
another; as, to chum together at college. [U.
S.]