How to Pronounce Chinky

To pronounce "chinky", say CHINKY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

CHINKY

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💡 Tip for remembering “chinky”

"chinky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with spunky and hunky, if that helps it stick.

What does chinky mean?

noun

  1. (possibly offensive) A Chinese takeaway restaurant.
  2. (possibly offensive) A meal of Chinese food.

adjective

  1. Full of chinks, laden with small cracks or openings.
  2. Possessing attributes of, or similar to, a Chinese person or Chinese style or culture.

Synonyms

chink

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Words that rhyme with chinky

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spunkyhunkyhinkychunkyjunkieflunkyclunkyfunkyflunkeygunkyjunky

Related words

chappycrackylacunosegappyflawypockmarkedporouschinny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chinky"?▾

"Chinky" has one syllable.

What does "chinky" mean?▾

Chinky: (possibly offensive) A Chinese takeaway restaurant.

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