chisel in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To barge in on something; to be a third wheel; to insinuate oneself into a situation or relationship; to get oneself involved in something.
Examples
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).
Sense 2
To unfairly push in on (something); to gain a role in (something unsavory); to acquire a partial interest in (something) through deceit.
Ép buộc tham gia vào một việc gì đó không công bằng
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chisel in” mean?
To barge in on something; to be a third wheel; to insinuate oneself into a situation or relationship; to get oneself involved in something.
Is “chisel in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.