Cha-Ching

Pronunciation: /tʃeɪ tʃɪŋ/

Definitions of cha-ching

noun a slang term used to represent the sound of a cash register or the sound of money being made

Example Sentences

A1 When I hear the sound of cha-ching, I know someone is buying something.

A2 The cashier smiled every time she heard the cha-ching of the cash register.

B1 The cha-ching of the slot machine signaled a big win for the lucky player.

B2 The entrepreneur's eyes lit up every time he heard the cha-ching of a successful sale.

C1 The constant cha-ching of online sales notifications kept the business owner motivated.

C2 The cha-ching of the stock market brought both excitement and anxiety to the seasoned investor.

Examples of cha-ching in a Sentence

formal The company's revenue increased significantly, resulting in a loud 'cha-ching' for the shareholders.

informal I just won the lottery! Cha-ching!

slang When I sell my old clothes online, it's always a cha-ching moment.

figurative Every time I finish a project, I feel like I hear a mental 'cha-ching' of satisfaction.

Grammatical Forms of cha-ching

• past tense: cha-chinged
• plural: cha-chings
• comparative: more cha-ching
• superlative: most cha-ching
• present tense: cha-ching
• future tense: will cha-ching
• perfect tense: have cha-chinged
• continuous tense: is cha-chinging
• singular: cha-ching
• positive degree: cha-ching
• infinitive: to cha-ching
• gerund: cha-chinging
• participle: cha-chinged

Origin and Evolution of cha-ching

First Known Use: 1965 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cha-ching' is an onomatopoeic term meant to mimic the sound of a cash register or coins clinking together.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to imitate the sound of money being exchanged or earned, 'cha-ching' has evolved to also represent the idea of making a profit or receiving a windfall of money.