Where does “chin-chin” come from?
chin-chin (English) comes from Chinese Pidgin English chin-chin, from Chinese 請 — please; invite.
chin-chin (English): A salutation, especially a drinking toast; To...
Definitions
- A salutation, especially a drinking toast; To...
Ancestry of “chin-chin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Chinese Pidgin English | chin-chin | worship; entreat, request; greet |
| 2 | Chinese | 請 | please; invite |
Words derived from “chin-chin”