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Chink has 15 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

2

a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall

3

a short light metallic sound

4

A narrow opening such as a fissure or crack.

5

A slight sound as of metal objects touching each other; a clink.

6

Alternative form of kink (“gasp for breath”)

7

Alternative letter-case form of Chink

8

A person of perceived Chinese ethnicity.

Verb
1

make or emit a high sound

"tinkling bells"

2

fill the chinks of, as with caulking

3

make cracks or chinks in

"The heat checked the paint"

4

To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk.

5

To make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching.

6

Alternative form of kink (“gasp for breath”)

In plain English: Chink (verb: Alternative form of kink ("gasp for breath")) Plain English Definition: To chink means to breathe quickly and heavily, like when you're out of breath. Please note: While this definition is accurate regarding the word's historical use as a verb meaning "to gasp," it's crucial to understand that "chink" is now widely considered a deeply offensive and derogatory slur used against people of Chinese descent. Using this word in any context can cause significant harm.

"The runner began to chink as he sprinted up the final hill."

Usage: Use "chink" as an alternative to "kink" when referring to gasping or struggling for breath, often due to exertion. Example: The runner chinked as he crossed the finish line. Please note: This word has a deeply offensive and harmful slur meaning related to ethnicity. Do not use it in any other context. Its inclusion here is solely to address the specific verb definition requested and should not be interpreted as condoning or minimizing the harm caused by its other usage.

Adjective
1

Chinese, or perceived to be Chinese.

Example Sentences
"The runner began to chink as he sprinted up the final hill." verb
"The old chink in the wall was finally repaired with fresh mortar." verb
"She managed to chink her teeth together from behind the dark door." verb
"They worked quickly to chink the gaps between the stones so no rain could get through." verb
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