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chink2

Pronunciation: /tʃɪŋk/
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Definition of chink

verb

  • make or cause to make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, as of glasses or coins striking together: [no object]:the chain joining the handcuffs chinked [with object]:they chinked glasses and kissed

noun

  • a high-pitched ringing sound:the chink of glasses

Origin:

late 16th century: imitative

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