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chinny en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈt͡ʃɪni/

Etymology

From chin + -y.

Meanings

  1. Having a prominent chin.
  2. Having a sensitive chin.
  3. (colloquial) Given to talk, talkative.

Forms

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chinnier Degree=Cmp lexicographic
chinniest Degree=Sup lexicographic

Deriveds

chinny chin chin

chinny en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈt͡ʃɪni/

Etymology

From chin + -y.

Meanings

  1. An exercise similar to an abdominal crunch, performed by lying flat on one´s back and then bringing the knees toward the chest while simultaneously raising the chest to meet the knees.
  2. (slang) An opaque white chalk marble with colored stripes.

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chinnies Number=Plur lexicographic

chinny en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈt͡ʃɪni/

Etymology

From chinchilla + -y.

Meanings

  1. (informal) A chinchilla.
    • Chinnies are rodents, so they chew-chew-chew! Make sure there are no electrical cords or other dangerous or important things within reach of his teeth. 2006, Jane Harrington, Bill Henderson, Extreme Pets, →ISBN, page 69:

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chinnies Number=Plur lexicographic

chinny en · NOUN · etymology 3

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈt͡ʃɪni/

Etymology

From New Latin chinensis + -y.

Meanings

  1. A Chinese pink (Dianthus chinensis).

Forms

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chinnies Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

chinny reckon