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bum chum en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Meanings
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(UK, derogatory, slang) A male homosexual's partner; a male homosexual.
‘Gaylord!’ ¶ ‘Bum-chum!’ ¶ ‘Chutney Ferret!’
2005, S.J. Smith, Joe Public, Virtualbookworm Publishing, →ISBN, page 100:2004, Phil Ferguson, Discontent, M-Y Books, →ISBN, page 83,
He was too busy playing the big, important businessman to care about anyone but himself, preferring the company of his bum chum, Pete, to me.
1989, Joseph Mills, Towards the End, Polygon, →ISBN, page 120,
‘That’s his pal,’ Beeny said to Doreen. ¶ ‘Bum-chum more like,’ John added.
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(UK, offensive, slang) A member of a group of sycophants; a social climber.
Rich isn't eating with us today: he's hanging out in the office with his bum chums.
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Synonyms
male homosexual