English to English Dictionary

Chippewa

A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the northern United States and southern Canada.

Chippiness

A state of irritability, touchiness, or readiness to take offense, often stemming from an inferiority complex or perceived slights.

Chips

Thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy.

Chiquillo

A young boy or child, often used affectionately.

Chirality

The geometric property of a figure or object that makes it non-superimposable on its mirror image.

Chiropractic

A system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column.

Chiropraxy

A therapeutic practice that involves the manipulation of the spine and other parts of the body to alleviate pain and improve function.

Chirpy

Characterized by a cheerful, lively, and upbeat demeanor.

Chisel

A long-bladed hand tool with a bevelled blade used to carve or cut hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal.

Chitchat

Casual conversation about trivial or unimportant matters; small talk.

Chiton

A marine mollusk of the class Polyplacophora, having a flattened oval body covered by an armor of eight overlapping calcareous plates.

Chittering

A series of short, high-pitched sounds made by small animals, especially birds or rodents.