bum chum noun2 •(slang, offensive) A male homosexual's partner; a male homosexual.‘That’s his pal,’ Beeny said to Doreen. ¶ ‘Bum-chum more like,’ John added. — 1989 •(slang, offensive) A member of a group of sycophants; a social climber.Rich isn't eating with us today: he's hanging out in the office with his bum chums. formsbum chums