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chin–chin
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
chin–chin
Definition of chin–chin
chin–chinned
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1 : to make a request ceremoniously : converse politely
2 : to talk especially casually or at random
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chin–chin
Definition of chin–chin
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1 : ceremonious talk : salutation
2 : casual or trivial talk : chatter idle chin-chin to pass a hot afternoon
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