English word origin

Etymology of chu

From the Japanese ちゅっ (chu', onomatopoeia).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

intj

The sound of a kiss.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the Japanese ちゅっ (chu', onomatopoeia).

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Borrowed-form mentionちゅっja

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Source etymology 2

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pron

You.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Pronunciation spelling of you, especially when preceded by a /t/ sound.

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Machine-source provenance

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