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    chink 1
    /CHiNGk/
    noun

    a narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light.


    "a chink in the curtains"

    Similar: opening gap space hole

    a patch of light admitted by a narrow opening or crack.


    "I noticed a chink of light under the door"

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    Chink
    Chink is an English-language ethnic slur usually referring
    to a person of Chinese descent. The word is also
    sometimes indiscriminately used against people of East
    Asian and Southeast Asian appearance.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki

    Chink - Wikipedia

    https://www.urbandictionary.com › t...

    Chinks - Urban Dictionary


    A racist term describing any Asian person looks Chinese.
    Very offensive. person 1: Look at that chink! He has such
    slanty eyes! person 2: That is so racist!

    https://en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki

    Chink - Wiktionary
    (slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Chinese, or perceived to be
    Chinese. ReferencesEdit. ^ ...

    https://www.merriam-webster.com › ...

    Chink Definition & Meaning - Merriam-


    Webster
    1 : a small cleft, slit, or fissure a chink in the fence · 2 : a
    weak spot that may leave one vulnerable his lawyers found a
    chink in the law · 3 : a narrow beam ...

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    Chink Definition & Meaning -


    Dictionary.com
    to make, or cause to make, a short, sharp, ringing sound, as
    of coins or glasses striking together. noun. a chinking sound:
    the chink of ice in a glass.

    http://nwasianweekly.com › 2011/09

    Racial slurs (chink) - Northwest Asian


    Weekly
    Sep 1, 2011 — The word chink can be used to offend
    someone. You could say, “You are a chink,” which is
    basically saying that you have very small eyes.

    https://dbpedia.org › page › Chink

    About: Chink - DBpedia


    Chink is an English-language ethnic slur usually referring to a
    person of Chinese descent. The word is also sometimes
    indiscriminately used against people ...

    https://www.vocabulary.com › chink

    Chink - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms -


    Vocabulary.com
    A chink is a very narrow opening or crack. A chink in your
    bedroom curtains might let enough early morning sunlight in
    that you'll wake up before your alarm ...

    https://www.thefreedictionary.com › ...

    Chink - definition of chink by The Free


    Dictionary
    chink ; n. 1. a small narrow opening, such as a fissure or
    crack. 2. chink in one's armour a small but fatal weakness ;
    vb. (tr) chiefly US and Canadian to fill ...

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    Chink definition and meaning | Collins


    English Dictionary
    Definition of 'chink' ; noun · 2. a narrow opening. a chink
    between two buildings ; transitive verb or intransitive verb. 1.
    to make, or cause to make, a short, ...

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