chiack

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtʃaɪæk/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(chī′ək)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
chi•ack  (chī′ək),USA pronunciation v.t. [Australian.]
  1. British Termsto jeer at;
    tease;
    deride.
Also, chyack. 
  • probably alteration of cheek 1870–75

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
chiack, chyack / ˈtʃaɪæk/ (transitive)
  1. to tease or banter
  1. good-humoured banter
Etymology: 19th Century: from chi-hike, a shout or greeting
'chiack' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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