What is the meaning behind the old joke, "Don't call me chum?"?

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What is the meaning behind the old joke, "Don't call me chum?"?

I am reading "The Talisman" by Stephen King, and a running joke in it is calling someone chum, and they respond, "Don't call me chum." I know I've heard it before but I've never understood it. What gives?

2007-06-17 20:32:11 · 3 answers · asked by longislandlori25 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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It means pal or friend. It can also mean fish or shark bait. Which one fits bests in the book? With Stephen King's sense of humor, I'm guessing shark bait.

2007-06-17 20:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by Y41 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I think it means don't call me a friend.

2007-06-17 20:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by Yeah Right 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

don't call me friend
chum=pal=buddy

2007-06-17 20:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋