chin-chin

chin-chin
/chin"chin'/, n., v., chin-chinned, chin-chinning, interj.
n.
1. polite and ceremonious speech.
2. light conversation; chitchat.
v.i.
3. to speak politely and ceremoniously.
4. to talk casually and lightly; chat.
5. (used as a greeting or farewell.)
6. (used as a toast, as in drinking to someone's health.)
[1785-95; < Chin qing-qing please-please]

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