cinch Meaning & Definition
What Does Cinch Mean?
Cinch is used as a noun meaning A simple saddle girth used in Mexico. It can also mean Something that is very easy to do. As a verb, it means To bring to certain conclusion. As a verb, it means In the game of cinch, to protect (a trick) by playing a higher trump than the five.
Cinch: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sɪntʃ/ |
| Synonyms | snap, girth and walkover |
| Plural | cinches |
| Verb forms | cinches, cinching, cinched |
Cinch Definition (Noun)
- A simple saddle girth used in Mexico.
- Something that is very easy to do.
- Something that is obvious or certain to occur; a sure thing.
- A firm hold.
Cinch as a Verb
- To bring to certain conclusion.
- To tighten down.
Noun
- A variety of auction pitch in which a draw to improve the hand is added, and the five of trumps (called "right Pedro") and the five of the same colour (called "left Pedro", and ranking between the five and the four of trumps) are each worth five. Fifty-one points make a game.
Verb
- In the game of cinch, to protect (a trick) by playing a higher trump than the five.
Noun
- An RCA connector.
Synonyms of Cinch
Cinch synonyms and antonyms →Cinch in a Sentence
No problem. It's a cinch.
Word Forms & Grammar
cinch (plural cinches)
cinch (third-person singular simple present cinches, present participle cinching, simple past and past participle cinched)
cinch (uncountable)
cinch
Words That Rhyme With Cinch
Origin of Cinch
Origin 1: Borrowed from Occitan cencha, from Latin cincta, or from Spanish cincha (“a belt or girth”), from Late Latin cingula, from Latin cingulum. Doublet of cingle.
Origin 2: Compare senses at etymology 1 (a girth, a tight grip), perhaps suggesting the tactics used in the game; or perhaps from Spanish cinco (“five”), the five spots of the colour of the trump being important cards.
Origin 3: Uncertain; perhaps from Cinch Connectors, a Chicago-based company producing connectors.
Common Questions About Cinch
Is cinch a noun or a verb?
Cinch is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for cinch?
Close synonyms of cinch are snap, girth and walkover. See the full list of cinch synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cinch?
The plural of cinch is cinches.
What is the past tense of cinch?
The past tense of cinch is cinched. The present participle is cinching.