English
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪ�k|-ɪ�k
Etymology 1
Onomatopoeic.
Noun
chink
- A narrow opening such as a fissure or crack
- A slight sound as of metal objects touching each other
- A chip or dent (in something metallic)
- Ready money, especially in the form of coins
Verb
to chink
- To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk.
Etymology 2
Alternation of Chinese.
Noun
en-noun (sometimes capitalised)
#context|ethnic slur|pejorative|slang A Chinese person
Derived terms
chinky
Synonyms
chinaman
Category:Ethnic slurs
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