Chapino

Do you use "Chapino"?

Please vote below.

I use it very often.

4

I use it sometimes.

1

I've heard it but I never use it.

1

I've never heard of this word.

4

There were 10 votes since the poll was created on 08:57, 10 March 2014.

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

[chah 'pee no]

Usage

This term is predominately used by Chapinos themselves . Outside groups have historically used the incorrect forms Chapinites , Chapinsky, and Chappie.

Description

A student who currently lives or has lived in Chapin. Sometimes appears as "Chapina" when referring to a group of only girls, but Chapino includes all genders and students.

Example Sentence

I met some Chapinos for dinner last night.

Related Terms

Chapin Residential College

External Links

Chapin Residence Hall

References

Allen, Matt. "Chapin Welcome Letter." Letter. Aug. 2005. MS. Chapin Humanities Residential College, Evanston, IL.

Chapin Potty Notes 1 (Apr. May 27 Nov. 2007): 3. Print.

Kling, S. 2012 Meeting Minutes presented at Chapin Hall Executive Board Meetings Sep-Nov 2012