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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