chiack

or chy·ack

[ chahy-uh k ]
/ ˈtʃaɪ ək /

verb (used with object) Australian.

to jeer at; tease; deride.

Origin of chiack

First recorded in 1870–75; probably alteration of cheek

Words nearby chiack

chi-square, chi-square distribution, chi-square test, chi-tse, chia, chiack, chiai, chiamussu, chian, chian turpentine, chiang ch'ing

British Dictionary definitions for chiack

chiack

chyack

Australian informal

verb (tr)

to tease or banter

noun

good-humoured banter

Word Origin for chiack

C19: from chi-hike, a shout or greeting