Definitions For Chimo

Etymology 1

From {{der, en, iu, ᓴᐃᒧ, , goodbye; peace be with you}}.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃi.moʊ/

Interjection

{{en-interj}} (Canada) hello; goodbye.

Usage notes

chimo, 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃaɪ.moʊ/

Noun

CHIMO (plural CHIMOs) (US, prison, _, slang) child molester

Anagrams

Mochi, mochi, ohmic

Is Chimo a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
13

The word Chimo is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends

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