Chink: meaning, definitions and examples

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chink

 

[ tʃɪŋk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

derogatory

A derogatory term used to refer to a person of Chinese descent.

Synonyms

racial epithet, slur

Examples of usage

  • He was offended by the use of the word 'chink' to describe him.
  • The slur 'chink' is considered highly offensive and racist.

Translations

Translations of the word "chink" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fenda

🇮🇳 दरार

🇩🇪 Spalt

🇮🇩 celah

🇺🇦 щілина

🇵🇱 szczelina

🇯🇵 割れ目 (wareme)

🇫🇷 fente

🇪🇸 hendidura

🇹🇷 çatlak

🇰🇷 틈 (teum)

🇸🇦 شق

🇨🇿 štěrbina

🇸🇰 štrbina

🇨🇳 裂缝 (lièfèng)

🇸🇮 razpoka

🇮🇸 skor

🇰🇿 жарық

🇬🇪 ნაპრალი

🇦🇿 çatlaq

🇲🇽 hendidura

Etymology

The term 'chink' originated in the late 19th century as a derogatory slur against Chinese immigrants in the United States. It was used to dehumanize and discriminate against individuals of Chinese descent. The word has a deeply racist connotation and is considered highly offensive and inappropriate in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,123, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.