Chi-Town
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Meaning · English
Chicago.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
By the time we hit that Chi-town
Them bears was a-gettin' smart.
They'd brought up some reinforcements
From the Illinois National Guard.
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-Town” mean?
Chicago.
Is “Chi-Town” formal or informal?
Chi-Town is generally slang.