Idioms

bosom chum

bosom chum

1. One's close or closest friend; a friend one holds dear to one's heart. We grew up right next door to each other, so we have been bosom chums since we were kids. I'm so excited that my bosom chum is coming to visit this weekend! Carly's my bosom chum, so I can tell her anything.
2. Lice on one's body. Ugh, I'm so itchy—I really hope my bosom chums aren't back. A: "If you're itchy, are you sure it's not because of bosom chums?" B: "Ew! Don't even joke about that!" A: "Please don't tell anyone that I've got lice, OK?" B: "Sure. I've had bosom chums before, so I know it's not fun."
See also: bosom, chum
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bosom chums

and bosom friends
n. lice. The old guy sat there scratching at his bosom chums. My bosom friends keep me awake all night.
See also: bosom, chum
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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