CHUCKY

Etymology 1

Noun

chucky (plural chuckies)

(dated or dialectal) chicken

Etymology 2

Noun

chucky (plural chuckies)

(Scotland) A pebble or piece of gravel.

Etymology 3

Noun

chucky (plural chuckies)

(Northern Ireland, derogatory, slang) An Irish Republican, especially one who has supported the armed struggle.

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Chucky

A diminutive of the male given name Chuck, related to Charles.

Etymology 2

From the name of the main villain in the films.

Proper noun

Chucky

Child's Play (the 1988 film)

Child's Play (the film series)

Source: Wiktionary



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