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chum1 (chŭm)

[Perhaps short for chamber fellow, roommate.]

noun 

An intimate friend or companion.

intransitive verb: chummed, chum·ming, chums. 

    1. To be an intimate friend.
    2. To display good-natured friendliness: chummed around with the other teammates.
  2. To share the same room, as in a dormitory.
chum2 (chŭm)

[Origin unknown.]

noun 

Bait usually consisting of oily fish ground up and scattered on the water.

verb: chummed, chum·ming, chums. 

intransitive verb 

To fish with such bait.

transitive verb 

To lure (fish) with such bait.
chum3 (chŭm)

noun 

A chum salmon.