An informal term for a friend or companion, often used in British English. noun
He's a good cham of mine from university.
We went to the pub with a few chams after work.
A dialectal or historical variant of the word 'chum', meaning a friend or close associate. noun
In the old village, everyone was a cham to each other.
She always called him her cham, even though they had just met.
A title used for the ruler of certain Central Asian peoples, historically used to refer to leaders such as the Khans. noun
The cham of the tribe was known for his wisdom and fairness.
During the meeting, the cham discussed strategies for the upcoming campaign.