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chank.

The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈt͡ʃæŋk/[ˈt͡ʃʰæŋk]/ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯ŋk/Canada, US[ˈt͡ʃʰeɪ̯ŋk]Canada, US
  1. The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum.

    India
Where this word comes from

From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).

verb/ˈt͡ʃæŋk/[ˈt͡ʃʰæŋk]/ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯ŋk/Canada, US[ˈt͡ʃʰeɪ̯ŋk]Canada, US
  1. To eat noisily; to champ or chomp.

    US
Where this word comes from

Expressive verb akin to champ, chomp; probably alteration of champ.

noun/ˈt͡ʃæŋk/[ˈt͡ʃʰæŋk]/ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯ŋk/Canada, US[ˈt͡ʃʰeɪ̯ŋk]Canada, US
  1. chink.

    derogatory · euphemistic · offensive
Where this word comes from

Mispronunciation of chink.

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