Chin-chin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌt͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪn/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Chin-chin is an interjection meaning (transitive, dated) To greet; to toast.
Meaning
(transitive, dated) To greet; to toast.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, dated) To say 'chin-chin'.
- (US, informal, archaic) Discussion, conversation, talk.
- (dated) A salutation, especially a drinking toast.
Example Sentences
We ‘chin-chinned’ over foaming beakers.
I haven't had so much chin-chin for years.
She ‘chin-chins’ the captain... and then nods her pretty head.
For the sake of appearances we chin-chinned and tried to look gay.
Word Forms
- chinchin
- chin-chins
- chin-chinning
- chin-chinned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chin, cheers, ching, chinkle, chink, cham.
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