chink

Meanings

• noun

  A thin opening or slit, especially one in a wall or container.

• noun

  A disparaging term for a person of Chinese or Asian descent.

  - "The use of the term 'chink' as a racial slur is offensive and hurtful."
  - "The history of the term 'chink' as a racial slur is complex and rooted in discrimination."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃɪŋk/
   
   
   
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2. /tʃɪŋk/
   
   
   
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3. /tʃɪŋk/
   
   
   
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4. /tʃɪŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Chinaman , gook

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chink
sink , think , drink

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. chink (English) : A thin opening or slit
   

2. chink (English) : A racial slur
   

3. ching (Chinese) : precious
   

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Variants

List of all variants of chink that leads to same result
chink , chinks , chinked , chinking , Chink , Chinks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'chink' as a term for a thin opening or slit is unclear. As a racial slur, it is believed to have originated from the Chinese word 'ching,' meaning 'precious.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chink' has been used as a racial slur since at least the late 1800s.

2. The use of the term 'chink' as a racial slur is particularly common in the United States and Canada.

3. The use of the term 'chink' as a racial slit is considered a hate crime in some jurisdictions.

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Related Concepts

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1. racial slurs: A racial slur is a word or phrase that is used to insult, demean, or discriminate against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.

2. discrimination: Discrimination is the unjust or unfair treatment of individuals based on their race, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics.

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Culture

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The word 'chink' has been used as a racial slur against people of Chinese or Asian descent. It is a derogatory term that has been used to dehumanize and demean individuals based on their race. The use of the term 'chink' as a racial slur is offensive and hurtful.

How to Memorize "chink"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin opening or slit, such as a keyhole or a crack in a wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chink' with the image of a thin opening or slit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'chink' is like 'ink' but with a 'thin' opening.

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