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chimp.

Clipping of chimpanzee.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/t͡ʃɪmp/
  1. Clipping of chimpanzee.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · informal
    The chimps in the zoo were making a racket.
  2. A black person.

    ethnic · offensive · slur
Where this word comes from

Clipping of chimpanzee.

verb/t͡ʃɪmp/
  1. To review each image on a digital camera after it is taken.

    derogatory · informal · often
  2. To get very excited when showing images on a digital camera.

    derogatory · informal · often
  3. Clipping of chimp out.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · derogatory · offensive · slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of chimpanzee.

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