English to English Dictionary

Chink in armor

A vulnerable spot or weakness in someone's otherwise strong character, plan, or defense that can be exploited.

Chinky

Full of chinks, cracks, or narrow openings; fissured.

Chinook

A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the lower Columbia River region.

Chip

A small piece or fragment of something, often broken off from a larger object.

Chipmunk

A small, striped rodent of the family Sciuridae, native to North America, known for its cheek pouches used for storing food.

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.