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   chin-chin

   /ˌtʃɪnˈtʃɪn/

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express good wishes before drinking: informal, dated British "‘Chin-chin,’ he said, and drank"

   Word Origin late 18th century: representing a pronunciation of Chinese qing qing.

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   What is a Chin Chin?

   • Chin chin. 2. Used as a toast or salutation before drinking. Yes, gin—which was erst but the liquor loved best By the vile and the vulgar, the poor and ill-dressed—Now is voted gin-teel by some folk of the west, And o'er it they'll murmur ‘ chin-chin ’. Chin-chin, Effie my dear, and all the best for Xmas! Downa hatch. Cherio. Chin chin.

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   When was Chin Chin first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb chin-chin is in the 1810s. OED's earliest evidence for chin-chin is from 1817, in the writing of J. McLeod. chin-chin is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: chin chin int.

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   Why do people say Chin Chin?

   • The phrase ‘Chin Chin’ is primarily used to express good wishes and to celebrate an occasion. When raising a glass to make a toast, saying ‘Chin Chin’ is a way of extending one’s good luck and cheer to everyone present. It is a way of wishing everyone happiness, success, and general well-being.

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   What does Chin Chin mean in Nigeria?

   • This snack is often served at parties and festivities, which further adds to the celebratory nature of the phrase in Nigeria. Interestingly, ‘Chin Chin’ in Nigeria is also used as a metaphor for good luck and prosperity, which aligns with its positive connotations during toasts.

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3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › chin-chinCHIN-CHIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Informal a greeting, farewell, or toast.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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     Definition of 'chin-chin' COBUILD frequency band. chin-chin...

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   The meaning of CHIN-CHIN is —used to express greeting or farewell. How to use chin-chin in a sentence. ... chin-chinned; chin-chinned; chin-chinning; chin-chins. 1 ...

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   Jul 24, 2024 · The phrase ‘Chin Chin’ is primarily used to express good wishes and to celebrate an occasion. When raising a glass to make a toast, saying ‘Chin Chin’ is a way of extending one’s good luck and cheer to everyone present. It is a way of wishing everyone happiness, success, and general well-being.

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   Chin-chin definition: polite and ceremonious speech.. See examples of CHIN-CHIN used in a sentence.

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   The earliest known use of the verb chin-chin is in the 1810s. OED's earliest evidence for chin-chin is from 1817, in the writing of J. McLeod. chin-chin is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: chin chin int.

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   Historical thesaurus. † noun. 1822–85. A traditional gesture of greeting or valediction used in China, made by clasping the hands together in front of the chest, shaking them gently, and bowing, often with the use of the accompanying words ‘chin-chin’ (see sense A.1). Obsolete.

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   In Nigerian cookery: a snack of small pieces or strips of deep-fried (or sometimes baked) dough. Typically sweetened, though savoury versions are also made. 1948. Varieties of Foodstuffs. 1. Akara (all varieties);..peeled and/or sliced fruits; chin-chin (pastry); adun; fura.