Dictionary Check: chink

"chink" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

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

noun

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

noun

a short light metallic sound

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verb

make or emit a high sound

Example: "tinkling bells"
Synonyms:
verb

fill the chinks of, as with caulking

verb

make cracks or chinks in

Example: "The heat checked the paint"
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