How Do You Spell CHINKS?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪŋks] (IPA)

The word "chinks" is a potentially offensive term for a narrow opening or slit, often used in reference to eyes. The spelling of the word is influenced by its origin and phonetics. The "ch" sound in "chinks" is a voiceless postalveolar affricate (/tʃ/) followed by the "i" sound, which is pronounced as a short vowel (/ɪ/). Finally, the "nks" at the end of the word make the sound of a voiceless alveolar stop (/ks/). It is important to use language that is inclusive and respectful of cultural differences.

Common Misspellings for CHINKS

Etymology of CHINKS

The word "chinks" has multiple meanings, and the etymology can differ depending on the context. Here are two possibilities:

1. As a racial slur:

The term "chinks" is a derogatory slang term historically used as a racial slur against people of East Asian descent, particularly Chinese people. The origin of this derogatory meaning is unclear. However, it is believed to have originated from the English word "China" or the Mandarin word "Zhongguó", which means China, but over time acquired negative connotations when used to demean or dehumanize individuals of Chinese ethnicity. Its usage as a racial slur is highly offensive and should not be used.

2. As an informal term for small cracks or narrow openings:

The word "chinks" can also refer to narrow openings, small cracks, or slight fissures.

Similar spelling words for CHINKS

Conjugate verb Chinks

CONDITIONAL

I would chink
we would chink
you would chink
he/she/it would chink
they would chink

FUTURE

I will chink
we will chink
you will chink
he/she/it will chink
they will chink

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chinked
we will have chinked
you will have chinked
he/she/it will have chinked
they will have chinked

PAST

I chinked
we chinked
you chinked
he/she/it chinked
they chinked

PAST PERFECT

I had chinked
we had chinked
you had chinked
he/she/it had chinked
they had chinked

PRESENT

I chink
we chink
you chink
he/she/it chinks
they chink

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chinked
we have chinked
you have chinked
he/she/it has chinked
they have chinked
I am chinking
we are chinking
you are chinking
he/she/it is chinking
they are chinking
I was chinking
we were chinking
you were chinking
he/she/it was chinking
they were chinking
I will be chinking
we will be chinking
you will be chinking
he/she/it will be chinking
they will be chinking
I have been chinking
we have been chinking
you have been chinking
he/she/it has been chinking
they have been chinking
I had been chinking
we had been chinking
you had been chinking
he/she/it had been chinking
they had been chinking
I will have been chinking
we will have been chinking
you will have been chinking
he/she/it will have been chinking
they will have been chinking
I would have chinked
we would have chinked
you would have chinked
he/she/it would have chinked
they would have chinked
I would be chinking
we would be chinking
you would be chinking
he/she/it would be chinking
they would be chinking
I would have been chinking
we would have been chinking
you would have been chinking
he/she/it would have been chinking
they would have been chinking

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