chin-chin
Pronunciation: (chin'chin"), [key]
— n., v., interj. -chinned, -chin•ning,
—n.
- polite and ceremonious speech.
- light conversation; chitchat.
—v.i.
- to speak politely and ceremoniously.
- to talk casually and lightly; chat.
—interj.
- (used as a greeting or farewell.)
- (used as a toast, as in drinking to someone's health.)
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