chank Meaning & Definition
/æ/
What Does Chank Mean?
Chank is a noun that means The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum. As a verb, it means To eat noisily; to champ or chomp.
Chank in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æ/ |
| Plural | chanks |
| Verb forms | chanks, chanking, chanked |
Chank Definition (Noun)
- The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum.
Chank as a Verb
- To eat noisily; to champ or chomp.
Noun
- chink.
Synonyms of Chank
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Chank synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chank (plural chanks)
chank (third-person singular simple present chanks, present participle chanking, simple past and past participle chanked)
Words That Rhyme With Chank
Origin of Chank
Origin 1: From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).[1]
Origin 2: Expressive verb akin to champ, chomp;[2] probably alteration of champ.[1]
Origin 3: Mispronunciation of chink.
Chank: Your Questions Answered
Is chank a noun or a verb?
Chank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of chank?
The plural of chank is chanks.
What is the past tense of chank?
The past tense of chank is chanked. The present participle is chanking.