CHIMO

Etymology 1

Interjection

chimo

(Canada) hello; goodbye.

Usage notes

• Chimo was introduced in an effort to create a national greeting akin to ciao or aloha. The word was somewhat popular during the Canadian centennial celebrations, but in current use is mostly ironic.

Etymology 2

Shortening.

Noun

chimo (plural chimos)

(US, prison slang) child molester

Anagrams

• Mochi, mochi, ohmic

Source: Wiktionary



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IMMOBILIZATION

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