Ka-Ching

Pronunciation: /kə tʃɪŋ/

Definitions of ka-ching

noun a slang term used to represent the sound of money, especially when one is making or winning money

Example Sentences

A1 I heard the sound of 'ka-ching' when the cash register opened.

A2 The 'ka-ching' of the slot machine signaled a big win for the player.

B1 The store owner smiled every time she heard the 'ka-ching' of a sale.

B2 The 'ka-ching' of the online payment notification confirmed the transaction.

C1 Investors love to hear the 'ka-ching' of profits rolling in.

C2 The 'ka-ching' of the stock market brought excitement to the traders.

Examples of ka-ching in a Sentence

formal The sound of the cash register going 'ka-ching' indicated a successful sale.

informal I heard 'ka-ching' every time someone bought one of my handmade crafts.

slang Every time I win at poker, I can hear the 'ka-ching' in my head.

figurative The idea of investing in real estate always brings the sound of 'ka-ching' to mind.

Grammatical Forms of ka-ching

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

Origin and Evolution of ka-ching

First Known Use: 1929 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ka-ching' is an onomatopoeic term that imitates the sound of a cash register or money being counted.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to represent the sound of money being counted or a cash register opening and closing, 'ka-ching' has evolved to also symbolize the idea of making money or experiencing financial success.