The difference between Chummy and Mannered

When used as adjectives, chummy means friendly, whereas mannered means having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms.


Chummy is also noun with the meaning: chum.

check bellow for the other definitions of Chummy and Mannered

  1. Chummy as an adjective (informal):

    friendly; on, or trying to be on, intimate terms

  1. Chummy as a noun:

    chum; mate

  2. Chummy as a noun (obsolete):

    A boy who works for a chimney sweep.

  1. Mannered as an adjective (often, in combination):

    Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms.

    Examples:

    "His upbringing had led him to act in an overly mannered way."

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