Definition of chin-chin
—used to express greeting or farewell
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Origin and Etymology of chin-chin
Chinese (Pekingese) ch'ing3, ch'ing3-ch'ing3, an expression of courtesy
Definition of chin-chin
chin-chinned;
chin-chinned;
chin-chinning;
chin-chins
1
: to make a request ceremoniously : converse politely
2
: to talk especially casually or at random
Definition of chin-chin
plural -s
1
: ceremonious talk : salutation
2
: casual or trivial talk : chatter
- idle chin-chin to pass a hot afternoon
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