ching

C2+ Topic:Money & Finance

US /tʃɪŋ/ UK /tʃɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Minimal pairs

Sounds like sing /tʃ/ vs /s/

Meanings

1

noun
an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money

The cash register gave a satisfying ching.

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Synonyms

1 noun · an imitation of a ringing... money cash dough

Etymology

Of imitative (onomatopoeic) origin, mimicking the ringing sound of a cash register or struck metal; the 'money' sense is modern slang.

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Topics

Money & Finance Register & Style

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