cheen

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from the Web

Cheen

Definition:

(noun)

A term used to refer to China or Chinese culture, especially in a derogatory manner.

(verb)

To mimic or imitate something Chinese, often in an exaggerated or mocking way.

(noun)

A dialect spoken by Chinese immigrants in parts of Southeast Asia.

(noun)

A type of small ceramic pot used for brewing tea, traditionally made in China.

Example Sentences:

(noun - derogatory)

He made offensive remarks about the cheen at the international conference.
The movie portrayed the villain as a caricature of a cheen.

(verb)

She loves to cheen around by wearing traditional Chinese costumes during festivals.
The comedian cheened the Chinese accent in his stand-up routine.

(noun - dialect)

My grandmother speaks a mix of Cantonese and Cheen.
Learning Cheen helped me communicate with the local community while living in Singapore.

(noun - tea pot)

I bought a beautiful Cheen for my tea collection.
The delicate aroma of the tea brewed in the Cheen filled the room.