/chin"chin'/ , n. , v. , chin-chinned, chin-chinning , interj.
n.
1. polite and ceremonious speech.
2. light conversation; chitchat.
v.i.
3. to speak politely and ceremoniously.
4. to talk casually and lightly; chat.
interj.
5. (used as a greeting or farewell.)
6. (used as a toast, as in drinking to someone's health.)
[ 1785-95; qing-qing please-please ]