chinch

English

Etymology

From Spanish chinche (“bedbug”) or Portuguese chinche, from Latin cimex (“bedbug”). Doublet of cimex.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃɪnt͡ʃ/

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• Rhymes: -ɪnt͡ʃ

Noun

chinch (plural chinches)

1. The bedbug (Cimex lectularius).