tchim-tchim

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Italian cincin. Compare Spanish chinchín, Catalan xinxin, French tchin-tchin.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /t͡ʃĩˈt͡ʃĩ/

  • Homophones: tim-tim, Tintim (Brazil)
  • Audio (Brazil (Caipira)):(file)

Interjection

tchim-tchim

  1. bottoms up!; cheers! (toast when drinking)

Further reading

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