chummy

Other forms: chummily; chummier; chummiest

Definitions of chummy
  1. adjective
    (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
    synonyms: matey, pally, palsy-walsy
    friendly
    characteristic of or befitting a friend
  2. adjective
    (used informally) associated on close terms
    “the bartender was chummy with the regular customers”
    synonyms: buddy-buddy, thick
    close
    close in relevance or relationship
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