Cheers toast.
Chin-chin
CHIN-CHIN
tʃɪn tʃɪn
Interjection
Example Sentences
"Chin-chin everyone!"
"Chin-chin old boy."
Etymology & History
British toast before drinking. From Chinese/pidgin greeting.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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