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I am very precise about what food I like. I'm very much a nursery-food person, and really hate chichi dishes.
Trinny Woodall

Meaning of "chichi" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHICHI

From French.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHICHI

chichi  [ˈʃiːˌʃiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHICHI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chichi can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CHICHI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of chichi in the English dictionary

The definition of chichi in the dictionary is affectedly pretty or stylish. Other definition of chichi is the quality of being affectedly pretty or stylish.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHICHI


banshee
ˈbænʃiː
bocce
ˈbɒtʃiː
bukshee
ˈbʌkˌʃiː
Clichy
kliːˈʃiː
hachis
hɑːˈʃiː
Hsi
ʃiː
Jiangxi
ˈdʒjæŋˈʃiː
Kashi
ˈkɑːˈʃiː
kimchi
ˈkɪmtʃiː
Kochi
kəʊˈtʃiː
lichee
ˌlaɪˈtʃiː
litchi
ˌlaɪˈtʃiː
lychee
ˌlaɪˈtʃiː
mirchi
miːrˈtʃiː
qi
tʃiː
Shaanxi
ˈʃænˈʃiː
Shanxi
ˈʃænˈʃiː
she
ʃiː
specie
ˈspiːʃiː
Wuxi
ˈwuːˈʃiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHICHI

chicaner
chicaneries
chicanery
chicano
chiccories
chiccory
chicha
Chichagof Island
Chichester
Chichewa
Chichihaerh
chick
chick flick
chick lit
chickabiddies
chickabiddy
chickadee
chickaree
Chickasaw
chickee

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHICHI

Bauchi
chi
Chukchi
elenchi
gnocchi
hibachi
Hitachi
kamichi
Karachi
lichi
makunouchi
Malachi
mariachi
Noguchi
Ranchi
rhonchi
ronchi
shibuichi
Sochi
Tamagotchi

Synonyms and antonyms of chichi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chichi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHICHI

Find out the translation of chichi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chichi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chichi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

集集
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chichi
570 millions of speakers

English

chichi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Chichi
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شيشي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Чичи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chichi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Chichi
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chichi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chichi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

chichi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

派手な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

치치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kangen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chichi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Chichi
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

chichi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chichi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Chi Chi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Чичи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Chichi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

chichi
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tjietjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

chichi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chichi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chichi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHICHI»

The term «chichi» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.145 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHICHI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chichi

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QUOTES WITH «CHICHI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chichi.
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Trinny Woodall
I am very precise about what food I like. I'm very much a nursery-food person, and really hate chichi dishes.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHICHI»

Discover the use of chichi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chichi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sorties Into Hell: The Hidden War on Chichi Jima
Sorties Into Hell is the story of the investigation, the cover-up, and the last hours of those Americans whose remains were distributed to the cooking galleys of Chichi Jima.
Chester Hearn, 2005
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The Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman
"I don't know," she said hesitantly. The other two girls were quiet. They were all thinking about the mysterious way the car horn had started by itself. Then Cindy started to laugh. "I only have one to worry about," she giggled, "but you guys have  ...
‎2008
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CHICHI And the Salazar Family: A Family, A Rabbit and A Miracle
The friendship between the bunny, Chichi, and Alex had grown intensely. They were inseparable and one could not be without the other. Alex took Chichi to her bed to sleep with her every night, while during the day, Chichi followed Alex ...
Daisy Reyes, 2013
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Dictionary of Jamaican English
CHICHI CHIM-CHIM A. sb: Trickery; a trick. 1935 HPJ, Chicaney: (Ch is hard).. When you play a person a nasty trick. 1943 GL Port, Chickeeny, unfair tricks. B. adj : Tricky. 1912 McKay Ballads gloss, Chicaney, tricky. CHICHI /chichi' sb dial; ...
Frederic Gomes Cassidy, Robert Brock Le Page, 2002
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11th Bomb Group (H): The Grey Geese
22 Chichi Jima N 10 Harassed Susaki Airfield and OmuraTown on Chichi Jima. and Okimura Town on Haha Jima. 23 Marcus 1) 15 Armed reconnaissance against airfields and air base installations. 23 Chichi Jima N 7 Bombed Susaki Airfield ...
‎1996
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The Touchstone
But the life of the Spanish camp was not the life of the Indian, Chichi became weak and ill ; the lack of freedom, the long trip and excitement, the need of the food of his fathers and worst of all the yearning of his heart told upon his once strong ...
Mary Fanton Roberts, 1919
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Lonely Planet Japan
Snorkelling, whale-watching, swimming with dolphins, and hiking are all on the bill. The only way to get here is by a 25-hour ferry ride from Tokyo. The ferry docks at Chichi-jima (父島; Father Island), the main island of the group. A smaller ferry ...
Chris Rowthorn, 2010
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Akata Witch
“My mother doesn't talk too much about her school days,” Chichi said, sounding annoyed. “Not the ones here, at least. She says school is—” Sunny stepped on Chichi's foot. Chichi smiled. “Oh, nevermind.” Her mother's smile wavered.
Nnedi Okorafor, 2011
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On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio
The kindly old book dealer, Papa David Solomon, was soon to become one of the great philosophers of daytime radio. Carol became "Chichi" and was installed on a pallet in the back room as the old man's ward. Fifteen years later, she was ...
John Dunning, 1998
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Directions in Strong Motion Instrumentation: Proceedings of ...
... Düzce Station (ERD) 7.1 8.23 SD 439.5 93.9 118.1 ChiChi, 09/21/99 TCU067 7.6 1.11 SD 555.3 108.4 203.5 ChiChi, 09/21/99 TCU129 7.6 2.21 SD 829.6 78.7 128.2 ChiChi, 09/21/99 TCU065 7.6 2.49 SD 768.2 147.4 244.3 ChiChi, ...
Polat Gülkan, John G. Anderson, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHICHI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chichi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Language, nudity and violence in Rihanna's new music video …
... has defrauded the singer out of money, so she kidnaps his wife, a spoiled, wealthy white woman complete with chichi dog and diamonds. «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
2
Dragon Ball Super episode 1:World Peace Prize.Who's Getting the …
This pleases Chichi to no end as her children's futures are now set. It's going to take me a while to get used to the Japanese voice actors. «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
3
Princess Charlotte christening: Royal baby christened in intimate …
The style code for the Sandringham crowd veered from Union Jack t-shirts and plastic tiaras to the sort of chichi frocks and fascinators that ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Feminists fall out over 'violent, misogynistic' Rihanna video
... a spoiled, wealthy white woman complete with chichi dog and diamonds. With two friends, she bundles her into a trunk, strips her, swings her ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
50 best British beaches: parking at the beach
... out for the locally produced gourmet Chilly Cow brand — crazy golf and backstreets crammed with chichi cafes, food shops and boutiques. «The Sunday Times, Jul 15»
6
Fun fireworks and summer hot spots top 5 most popular stories this …
A new listing may raise the price bar in a chichi North Dallas neighborhood. The nearly 7,000-square-foot home at 12258 Creek Forest Dr., ... «CultureMap Dallas, Jul 15»
7
For young adults
Pottery Barn's recent chichi event held in Capitol Commons, Pasig City, had everyone wishing that their home interiors looked as beautiful and ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
8
Do It! OAR, WonderShow
The show features performances by pole artists Austin Lee and Phong, burlesque performers ChiChi Roniz and Foxxy Knox, juggler Billy ... «Honolulu Pulse, Jul 15»
9
Creatures of the deep revealed to youngsters
Chichi Tier, a Boca Raton resident who brought son Ethan, 6, agreed. "I'm very pleased with the library and all they do for the kids during the ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Thrillist Wants Eegee's to Expand Nationwide—Sorry, Rest of the …
That's because it seems most people, including the chichi "foodies" and even the governor (who seems to hate most good things like education ... «Tucson Weekly, Jul 15»

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