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chumminess


Meanings
  • adjective

    The quality of being friendly, warm, and affectionate towards others.

    - "Despite his rough exterior, he had a chumminess that drew people to him."
    - "The chumminess of the group made it easy for newcomers to feel welcome."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with chumminess
gumminess , jumminess , plumminess
Variants
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chummier , chummiest , chummily , chumminess , chumminesses , chummy
Etymology
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Chumminess is derived from the verb 'chum', which originally meant 'to mingle or associate with' in the late 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. Chumminess is often associated with the concept of 'small talk' in social situations.

  2. The term 'chum' also has maritime origins, referring to the sailors' practice of sharing a pot of stew or 'chowder'.


Related Concepts
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  1. affability: A related concept to chumminess, affability refers to the quality of being pleasant, agreeable, and easy to talk to.

  2. friendliness: Friendliness is another related concept, as it refers to the quality of being kind and welcoming to others.


Culture
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Chumminess is a valuable trait in social situations, as it helps to build strong relationships and create a positive atmosphere. It is often associated with warmth, kindness, and approachability.

How to Memorize "chumminess"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize chumminess, imagine a warm and friendly group of people, laughing and conversing easily with one another.

  2. associate

    - To memorize chumminess, associate it with the feeling of being surrounded by good friends or a friendly community.

  3. mnemonics

    - One mnemonic for chumminess could be to remember the phrase 'Cultivate Understanding, Minds Interacting Nurturing Empathy, Smiles Shared'.


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