chummy

Example Sentences

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When the two heads of government met at a summit in Egypt last October, Trump was chummy, playfully ribbing the tall Spanish leader about which of them would prevail on defense spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

A former economics professor, Jospin cast himself as a clean pair of hands compared to his conservative rival, the corruption-tainted but chummy and charismatic Jacques Chirac.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Even the stray shots at Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos in O’Brien’s monologue and short sketches about distracted viewers who don’t want to pay proper attention had the chummy air of being all in good fun.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

He was close with the partners and chummy with employees, handing out lucky $2 bills to workers last holiday season, three former employees said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

He and she were fairly chummy, but Francis didn’t look like the sort who would be too interested in girls.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt