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.