Meaning of bum chum | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A male homosexual's partner; a male homosexual.
   UK, derogatory, slang
2. A member of a group of sycophants; a social climber.
   UK, offensive, slang

Examples

“1989, Joseph Mills, Towards the End, Polygon, →ISBN, page 120, ‘That’s his pal,’ Beeny said to Doreen. ¶ ‘Bum-chum more like,’ John added.”

“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.”

“‘Gaylord!’ ¶ ‘Bum-chum!’ ¶ ‘Chutney Ferret!’”

“Rich isn't eating with us today: he's hanging out in the office with his bum chums.”

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