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cinch

Syllabification: (cinch)
Pronunciation: /sinCH/
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Definition of cinch

noun

  • 1 informal an extremely easy task:the program was a cinch to use
  • chiefly North American a sure thing; a certainty:he was a cinch to take a prize
  • 2chiefly North American a girth for a Western saddle or pack.

verb

[with object] chiefly North American
  • 1secure (a garment) with a belt.
  • fix (a saddle) securely by means of a girth; girth up (a horse).
  • 2 informal make certain of:his advice cinched her decision to accept the offer

Origin:

mid 19th century (cinch (sense 2 of the noun)): from Spanish cincha 'girth'

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