chin-chin

1 of 3

interjection

ˈchinˌchin

—used to express greeting or farewell

chin-chin

2 of 3

intransitive verb

"

chin-chinned; chin-chinned; chin-chinning; chin-chins

1

: to make a request ceremoniously : converse politely

2

: to talk especially casually or at random

chin-chin

3 of 3

noun

"

plural -s

1

: ceremonious talk : salutation

2

: casual or trivial talk : chatter

idle chin-chin to pass a hot afternoon

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Chinese (Pekingese) ch'ing³, ch'ing³-ch'ing³, an expression of courtesy

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