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chumming

/tʃʌmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does chumming mean?

verb

The act of fishing with baited hooks, especially in a river or lake, or the act of making friends or allies, often in a casual or social way.

Example

"The fishermen spent the day chumming for salmon in the river."

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