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I did try fillers once. Don't ever have fillers because when your cheekbones are high, it's chipmunk time.
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Meaning of "chipmunk" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHIPMUNK

Of Algonquian origin; compare Ojibwa atchitamon squirrel, literally: headfirst, referring to its method of descent from trees.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHIPMUNK

chipmunk  [ˈtʃɪpˌmʌŋk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHIPMUNK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chipmunk is a noun.
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.

WHAT DOES CHIPMUNK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chipmunk

Chipmunk

Chipmunks are small, striped rodents of the family Sciuridae. All species of chipmunks are found in North America, with the exception of the Siberian chipmunk, which is found primarily in Asia.

Definition of chipmunk in the English dictionary

The definition of chipmunk in the dictionary is any burrowing sciurine rodent of the genera Tamias of E North America and Eutamias of W North America and Asia, typically having black-striped yellowish fur and cheek pouches for storing food.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHIPMUNK


bunk
bʌŋk
chunk
tʃʌŋk
cyberpunk
ˈsaɪbəˌpʌŋk
debunk
diːˈbʌŋk
drunk
drʌŋk
dunk
dʌŋk
funk
fʌŋk
gunk
ɡʌŋk
hunk
hʌŋk
junk
dʒʌŋk
Monck
mʌŋk
monk
mʌŋk
podunk
ˈpəʊdʌŋk
punk
pʌŋk
shrunk
ʃrʌŋk
skunk
skʌŋk
slam-dunk
ˌslæmˈdʌŋk
spunk
spʌŋk
sunk
sʌŋk
trunk
trʌŋk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHIPMUNK

chip in
chip log
chip off the old block
chip pan
chip shop
chip shot
chip slicer
chip wagon
chip-based
chipboard
chipolata
chipotle
chippable
chipped
chipped potatoes
Chippendale
chipper
Chippewa
Chippeway
chippier

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHIPMUNK

blue funk
blunk
clunk
countersunk
crunk
electro-funk
flunk
half-drunk
lunk
plunk
postpunk
preshrunk
punch-drunk
slam dunk
slunk
space junk
stunk
thunk
tree trunk
wardrobe trunk

Synonyms and antonyms of chipmunk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chipmunk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHIPMUNK

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

Translator English - Chinese

花栗鼠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ardilla
570 millions of speakers

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chipmunk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चीपमक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السنجاب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бурундук
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Chipmunk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাঠবিড়ালবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tamia
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chipmunk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Backenhörnchen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シマリス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다람쥐
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con sóc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செவ்வணில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चीपमंक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çizgili sincap
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chipmunk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Chipmunk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бурундук
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Chipmunk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκίουρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Munk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jordekorrar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Chipmunk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chipmunk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHIPMUNK»

The term «chipmunk» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.423 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHIPMUNK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chipmunk» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chipmunk» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «CHIPMUNK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chipmunk.
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Felicity Kendal
I did try fillers once. Don't ever have fillers because when your cheekbones are high, it's chipmunk time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHIPMUNK»

Discover the use of chipmunk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chipmunk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary
Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight.
David Sedaris, 2010
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Alvin and the Chipmunks - A Chipmunk Christmas: With Sound ...
Alvin's generous spirit makes a sick child's Christmas very happy.
Ross Bagdasarian, Janice Karman, 2012
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How Chipmunk Got His Stripes: A Tale of Bragging and Teasing
This story, based on a Native American folktale, illustrates the results of bragging and teasing between friends, Bear and Brown Squirrel.
Joseph Bruhac, 2003
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The Chipmunk Detective and the Bully
This is the fifth book in the Ein Stein series. Andrew Graham Frame is a retired chemical engineer who encourages young people to explore science careers.
Andrew Graham Frame, Uncle Andy, 2012
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Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane
Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an easy-to-download audiobook with realistic sound effects for added fun.
Victoria Sherrow, 2011
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Chippy Chipmunk Wins the Race
Confident that he will win the big race, Chippy Chipmunk decides he doesn't need to practice, so Chuck E. Beaver decides to trick him into working harder.
Kiki, Elliott, Robert, Van Bruggen, Arna, 1988
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Andrew and the Chipmunk: A Lesson in Forgiveness
One day, a worker from a nearby construction site steps on the chipmunk's home! Andrew runs home crying and Mrs. Verla is furious. Join Andrew and Mrs. Verla as they learn a lesson in forgiveness in Andrew and the Chipmunk.
Erin Woodrich, 2011
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Chipmunk Willie
"When Chipmunk Willie wakes up from a long winter nap, he is eager to explore the world around him. He finds plenty of excitement when he hunts for food and takes care of his family.
‎1958
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Chester Chipmunk's Thanksgiving
Chester Chipmunk can't seem to find anybody to share his Thanksgiving dinner.
Barbara Williams, 1988
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Gloria Chipmunk, Star!
Gloria Chipmunk has a real problem to solve when she must stay home to take care of her little brother on the same day as the class play in which she has a part.
Joan Lowery Nixon, 1981

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHIPMUNK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chipmunk is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Alvin & The Chipmunks': Bella Thorne Gets Down In 'The Road Chip …
You hear that? We know you do! It's the sound of Alvin and his chipmunk pals, back for more fun– and this time they're dancing it up with Bella ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
2
Angel Fire mystery debuts July 11
One tongue-in-cheek recipe for "Chipmunk and Kale Casserole" was contributed by Sarah Kangerga, a nod to her frustration with ... «Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Ariana Grande Gets Her Wisdom Teeth Removed & Documents It All …
It's never a fun process and she took to Instagram and Snapchat to document her journey with her new chipmunk-esque look. Ari just had to ... «Twist Magazine, Jul 15»
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True confession: Riding my John Deere up a creek, without a paddle
... was nowhere to be seen, although I suspect he watched the whole operation with some glee like his furry cousin, Alvin the chipmunk, would. «Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net, Jul 15»
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Please drive carefully
Just a day or two prior to this encounter, a chipmunk paused in the middle of the road. Taking a second to make sure there were no cars around ... «Gettysburg Times, Jul 15»
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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE! Coming to Times …
The world's most famous chipmunk trio - accompanied by the Chipettes - will delight fans of all ages with a LIVE performance that will feature ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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July a big month for black raspberries
We used to have frequent cat visitors and the chipmunk population was virtually wiped out. Our late, longtime neighbor, Dr. Oliver Heller, had a ... «Mansfield News Journal, Jul 15»
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Outdoors with Jim Collins: Wildlife profiles -- The Eastern Chipmunk
The eastern chipmunk (Tamias straitus) is a small, lively, ground-dwelling rodent found through all of Pennsylvania. The chipmunk is a member ... «Towanda Daily Review, Jul 15»
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The Secrets to Being Young and Restless: Behind the Scenes of …
“Kevin was kidnapped, then suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, then he started robbing backs with a giant chipmunk mask on him. I had to ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
10
Around Town: Stories, bargains and hope
... stuff out,” Miller said of his assortment of items that included old flashlights, toy cars, a couple of rakes and a live trap to catch a chipmunk. «Madison.com, Jul 15»

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