Chinky

C2 21+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪŋki/

Definitions of Chinky

noun a person of East Asian descent, typically Chinese, to whom the term is often directed

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a chinky on the street.

A2 The chinky in the shop caught my eye.

B1 The chinky at the restaurant was delicious.

B2 She bought a beautiful chinky for her garden.

C1 The rare chinky species is endangered.

C2 The chinky collection in the museum was impressive.

adjective a derogatory term used to describe someone of East Asian descent, typically Chinese

Example Sentences

A1 She has chinky eyes.

A2 The little girl had a chinky smile.

B1 The restaurant served delicious chinky noodles.

B2 He admired her chinky hair and complimented her on it.

C1 The artist captured the chinky details of the landscape in his painting.

C2 Despite his chinky appearance, he was a talented musician.

Examples of Chinky in a Sentence

formal The term 'Chinky' is considered derogatory and offensive when used to refer to people of East Asian descent.

informal I heard someone use the word 'Chinky' to describe the new restaurant down the street.

slang Hey, did you see that chinky-looking car driving by?

figurative Her eyes were so small and chinky when she laughed.

Grammatical Forms of Chinky

past tense

Chinkied

plural

Chinkies

comparative

more Chinky

superlative

most Chinky

present tense

Chinks

future tense

will Chink

perfect tense

has Chinked

continuous tense

is Chinking

singular

Chinky

positive degree

Chinky

infinitive

to Chink

gerund

Chinking

participle

Chinked

Origin and Evolution of Chinky

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'Chinky' is believed to have originated as a derogatory term used to refer to people of East Asian descent, particularly those with distinctive physical features such as slanted eyes.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Chinky' has been recognized as offensive and racially insensitive due to its derogatory connotations. It is now considered a slur and should be avoided in all contexts.