chinks - Meaning in Telugu

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chink - Meaning in Telugu

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Definitions and Meaning of chinks in English

chink noun

1. a short light metallic sound

   Synonyms

   click, clink

2. a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
3. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

   Synonyms

   Chinaman, Chinaman

chink verb

1. make cracks or chinks in

   Synonyms

   check

   Example

   • "The heat checked the paint"
2. fill the chinks of, as with caulking
3. make or emit a high sound

   Synonyms

   clink, tink, tinkle

   Example

   • "tinkling bells"

Description

Chink is an English-language ethnic slur usually referring to a person of Chinese descent, but also against people of East Asian, North Asian, Southeast Asian appearance. The use of the term describing eyes with epicanthic fold is considered extremely offensive and is regarded as racist by many.

Also see "Chink" on Wikipedia

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