First Known Use: 1535
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1chink
noun \ˈchiŋk\
Definition of CHINK
1
: a small cleft, slit, or fissure <a chink in the fence>
2
: a weak spot that may leave one vulnerable <his lawyers found a chink in the law>
3
: a narrow beam of light shining through a chink
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Origin of CHINK
probably alteration of Middle English chine crack, fissure
2chink
verb
Definition of CHINK
transitive verb
: to fill the chinks of (as by caulking) <chink a log cabin>
First Known Use of CHINK
1609
3chink
noun
Definition of CHINK
2
: a short sharp sound
Origin of CHINK
imitative
First Known Use: 1573
4chink
verb
Definition of CHINK
intransitive verb
: to make a slight sharp metallic sound
transitive verb
: to cause to make a chink
First Known Use of CHINK
1589
Chink
noun or adjective \ˈchiŋk\
Definition of CHINK
usually offensive : chinese
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Origin of CHINK
perhaps alteration of Chinese
First Known Use: 1887
CHINK Defined for Kids
chink
noun \ˈchiŋk\
Definition of CHINK for Kids
: a narrow slit or crack (as in a wall)
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