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Idiom: Chum Up

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To be friendly toward (with or to) someone, especially in an ingratiating way; to form a friendship (with).

Example: "I chummed up with a few of my new work colleagues."

To initiate (a new prisoner) through a ritual involving beating him with sticks and swords, accompanied by music, to extort money from him.[1]

Example Sentences

1
The neighbors often chum up for barbecues in the summer.
2
The professor encouraged the students to chum up for group discussions.
3
The salesperson tried to chum up with the potential client to secure the deal.

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