chi

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Meaning · English

Chicago

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I arrived in Chi quite early in the morning, got a room in the Y, and went to bed with a very few dollars in my pocket.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chi” mean?

Chicago

Is “chi” formal or informal?

chi is generally slang.