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chink1 definition

chink (c̸hiŋk)

noun

a narrow opening; crack; fissure; slit

Etymology: ME chine, with unhistoric -k: see chine

transitive verb

  1. to close up the chinks in
  2. Obsolete to form chinks in
chink2 definition

chink (c̸hiŋk)

noun

  1. a sharp, clinking sound, as of coins striking together
  2. Slang coin or cash

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to make or cause to make a sharp, clinking sound
Chink definition

Chink (c̸hiŋk)

noun, adjective

Slang Chinese: a contemptuous or patronizing term no longer much used

Etymology: prob. altered < China or Chinese

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chink Usage Examples

Object

  • glass: We are surrounded by warmth, laughter and chinking glasses.

Converse of object

  • find: Scoring a hit with a +3 finds a chink in the armor.

Adjective modifier

  • tiny: It was the tiny chink in the armor through which the giant could be pierced.

Possessives

  • sound: But the main thing I remember is the ' chink, chink, chink ' sound as everyone joined in bashing down the wall.

Preposition: in

  • armor: In fact to ensure there were no chinks in the armor I read the book, the best man's checklist.

Preposition: of

  • light: The holes where there were chinks of light coming through the trees started to become like gun shots.
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