chin-chin
[ chin-chin ]
/ ˈtʃɪnˌtʃɪn /
noun
polite and ceremonious speech.
light conversation; chitchat.
verb (used without object), chin-chinned, chin-chin·ning.
to speak politely and ceremoniously.
to talk casually and lightly; chat.
interjection
(used as a greeting or farewell.)
(used as a toast, as in drinking to someone's health.)
Origin of chin-chin
First recorded in 1785–95,
chin-chin is from the Chinese word
qǐng-qǐng please-please
Words nearby chin-chin
chin hills,
chin muscle,
chin music,
chin rest,
chin strap,
chin-chin,
chin-chou,
chin-hsien,
chin-up,
chin.,
china
Example sentences from the Web for chin-chin
British Dictionary definitions for chin-chin
chin-chin
sentence substitute
informal
a greeting, farewell, or toast
Word Origin for chin-chin
C18: from Chinese (Peking)
ch'ing-ch'ing please-please