chitlin

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

chitlins; chitterlings

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

BALTIMORE, Feb. 18 — Urban theater — or what has been called over the years inspirational theater, black Broadway, gospel theater and the chitlin circuit — has been thriving for decades, selling out some of the biggest theaters across the country and grossing millions of dollars a year.

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 “chitlin” mean?

chitlins; chitterlings

Is “chitlin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.