[tʃɪŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a narrow opening, typically one that admits light
(e.g: a chink in the curtains)


Phrases:
- a chink in someone's armour

Origin:
mid 16th century: related to chine

[tʃɪŋk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or cause to make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, as of glasses or coins striking together
(e.g: the chain joining the handcuffs chinked)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: imitative

[tʃɪŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a high-pitched ringing sound
(e.g: the chink of glasses)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: imitative

[tʃɪŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a contemptuous term for a Chinese person or a person of East or Southeast Asian birth or descent


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: irregular formation from China