The word "chum" has several meanings depending on context:
- As a noun, it commonly means a close friend or companion, an intimate buddy, especially used informally or in British English. It can also refer to a roommate or someone sharing a room in older usage.
- In fishing, "chum" is chopped fish parts or ground bait thrown into water to attract larger fish, often called "chumming."
- As a verb, "to chum" means to associate closely with someone or to spend time as friends. It can also mean to throw chum into the water to attract fish.
Thus, "chum" can refer to a friend, a roommate, or fish bait depending on usage.
