bum chum
(UK, offensive, slang) A member of a group of sycophants; a social climber.
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(UK, offensive, slang) A member of a group of sycophants; a social climber.
: ‘That’s his pal,’ Beeny said to Doreen. ¶ ‘Bum-chum more like,’ John added.
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(UK, derogatory, _, slang) A male homosexual's partner; a male homosexual.
“BBC - Why not go after your bum chum Farage ?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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