Chink (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

• Cant
• Vernacular
• Depreciation
• Jargon
• Argot
• Derogation
• Patois
• Lingo

Synonyms

• Chinaman

Meaning ²

A narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Hypernyms

• Crevice
• Fissure
• Scissure
• Cleft

Related Words

• Chink (verb)

Meaning ³

A short light metallic sound.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Clink
• Click

Related Words

• Chink (verb)