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Definition chum in American English

chum noun

[countable] noun
/tʃʌm/
Synonyms and related words
bestie BFF wingman
2

fish and other scraps thrown into the water as bait, to attract fish, and hence also birds and marine mammals

3

to say or do something that is sure to provoke a strong reaction

Example

Don't bite the bait, because this individual is throwing chum into the water to get the forum water to boil.

Example

To invite a left-wing Muslim woman onto the programme is like throwing chum at them.

Definition chum in American English