Ch-

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

Prefix

Pronunciation

['ch]

Description

Added to any word (especially nouns), this prefix denotes a connection with Chapin or Chapin affiliated events.

Usage

This prefix is used by Chapinos, those who live in Chapin or are affiliated with Chapin. It is most often added to nouns, and is much less likely to be attached to a verb or an adjective.

Example Sentence

Are you going to Chormal? (Chapin Formal Dance)

Did you get your chug? (Chapin Mug)

We need the War Room for the Chexec meeting. (Chapin Executive Board)

Etymology

Like many portmanteau words, the Ch- prefix comes from splicing the first syllable sound of Chapin with the ending syllable sound of whatever the Chapin affiliated word happens to be.

Related Terms

• Chapin
• Chapino

References

Chictionary, 2012

Kling, S. Minutes presented at Chapin Executive Board Meetings Sep-Mar 2012-2013

Leggett, K. Minutes presented at Chapin Executive Board Meetings Apr-Feb 2013-2014