chink meaning and definition

CHINK noun

Definition of chink (noun)

1. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
   • synonyms: Chinaman
2. a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
3. a short light metallic sound
   • synonyms: click, clink

CHINK verb

Definition of chink (verb)

1. make or emit a high sound
   • "tinkling bells"
   • synonyms: clink, tink, tinkle
2. fill the chinks of, as with caulking
3. make cracks or chinks in
   • "The heat checked the paint"
   • synonyms: check