Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chris

Noun
/krɪs/
Definition
A common short form of the name Christopher or a colloquial term referring to a festival celebrated in honor of Christ.
Examples
  • Chris is organizing the community event this weekend.
  • Many people celebrate Chris during the Christmas season.
  • Have you met Chris? She’s quite talented.
Meaning
Chris commonly refers to either a person named Christopher or is used informally in religious contexts related to Christ.
Synonyms
  • Christopher
  • Christ