Chimp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃɪmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chimp is a noun meaning (informal) Clipping of chimpanzee.
Meaning
(informal) Clipping of chimpanzee.
More Meanings
- (informal, often derogatory) To review each image on a digital camera after it is taken.
- (informal, often derogatory) To get very excited when showing images on a digital camera.
- (derogatory, offensive, slang, of black people) Clipping of chimp out.
- (offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
Example Sentences
The chimps in the zoo were making a racket.
Word Forms
- chimps
- chimping
- chimped
Synonyms for chimp
Depending on context, synonyms include chimpanzee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chimpanzee, ape, monkey, baboon, whip, man.
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