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chings

The correct spelling is chings.

How to pronounce chings

noun

Say it like: Chi-ngs

The correct spelling is chings. A ringing sound, as of metal or glass being struck. For example: "The cutlery was chinging as the boat swayed around on the sea."

Usage Examples

The cutlery was chinging as the boat swayed around on the sea.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A ringing sound, as of metal or glass being struck.
  2. 2.Money (from the sound of a cash register ringing up an amount).
  3. 3.A high-pitched mating call made by the male kakapo.

verb

  1. 1.To chink or clink; to make a ringing sound, as of metal or glass being struck.
  2. 2.To stab, to hit with a rambo, to chef, to shank
  3. 3.Of the male kakapo: to make its high-pitched mating call.

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