English word origin

Etymology of chur

Modified from cheers.

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Source etymology 1

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intj

A strong voicing of agreement, approval, or thanks: awesome!, cheers!, ta!, thanks!. · A parting salutation: bye, see you later.

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

Modified from cheers.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

An island or shoal in a river.

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

From Hindustani چر / चर (car, “ford; island, shoal”).

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Source etymology 3

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adj

Overwhelming; demanding; intense.

verb

To do something overwhelming, demanding, or intense.

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

Borrowed from Cantonese chur (coe²).

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Borrowed-form mentionchuryue

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