chisel in

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Verb chisel in has 1 sense

chime in, cut in, put in, butt in, chisel in, barge in, break in - break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation"
--₁ is one way to interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
Sample sentence:
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Chisel in

Description:

Chisel in is a phrasal verb that means to interrupt or intrude into a conversation or situation, typically without being invited or welcomed. It can also refer to someone joining a group or activity without being initially included.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Verb - chisel in
Noun - chiseler/chiseller
Adjective - chiseled/chiselled

Possible Senses/Usages:

1. To interrupt or intrude into a conversation:

Example sentence: When discussing our plans, John always chisels in with unsolicited advice.

2. To join a group or activity without being initially included:

Example sentence: Sarah decided to chisel in on the poker game, even though she wasn't invited.

Note:

The term "chisel in" is often used informally and colloquially.

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