chin-chin
interjection
\ ˈchinˌchin \
Definition of chin-chin
(Entry 1 of 3)
—used to express greeting or farewell
chin-chin
intransitive verb
\ " \
chin-chinned; chin-chinned; chin-chinning; chin-chins
Definition of chin-chin (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to make a request ceremoniously : converse politely
2
: to talk especially casually or at random
chin-chin
noun
\ " \
plural -s
Definition of chin-chin (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: ceremonious talk : salutation
2
: casual or trivial talk : chatter
idle chin-chin to pass a hot afternoon
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“Chin-chin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chin-chin. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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