I. ˈchinˌchin interjection
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) ch'ing 3 , ch'ing 3 -ch'ing 3 , an expression of courtesy
— used to express greeting or farewell
II. intransitive verb
( chin-chinned ; chin-chinned ; chin-chinning ; chin-chins )
1. : to make a request ceremoniously : converse politely
2. : to talk especially casually or at random
III. noun
( -s )
1. : ceremonious talk : salutation
2. : casual or trivial talk : chatter
idle chin-chin to pass a hot afternoon