chin-chin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chin chin]
- /tʃɪn tʃɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chin chin]
- /tʃɪn tʃɪn/

Definitions of chin-chin word

sentence substitute chin-chin a greeting, farewell, or toast 3
noun chin-chin polite and ceremonious speech. 1
noun chin-chin light conversation; chitchat. 1
verb without object chin-chin to speak politely and ceremoniously. 1
verb without object chin-chin to talk casually and lightly; chat. 1
interjection chin-chin (Informal) (archaic) An expression of gratitude, salutation, or congratulations. 0

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Origin of chin-chin

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95, chin-chin is from the Chinese word qǐng-qǐng please-please

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Parts of speech for Chin-chin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chin-chin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.