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.