hungarian cinch
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Meaning · English
A sure thing; a certainty.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
our great State numbers among its residents, Minnesota Fats; and that it is a Hungarian cinch that these words of praise will embarrass Minnesota Fats
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 “hungarian cinch” mean?
A sure thing; a certainty.
Is “hungarian cinch” formal or informal?
hungarian cinch is generally dated, slang.