English to English Dictionary

Charm

The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

Charred

Burned or scorched on the surface.

Chase

To pursue someone or something quickly in order to catch them.

Chat-up line

A familiar remark or rehearsed phrase intended to start a conversation with a stranger in order to initiate romantic or sexual interest.

Checkmate

A check from which a king cannot escape, thus ending the game of chess with a win for the attacking player.

Cherish

To protect and care for someone lovingly.

Chide

To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

Chiffon

A lightweight, sheer, plain-woven fabric, typically made of silk or nylon.

Chippiness

A state of irritability, touchiness, or readiness to take offense, often stemming from an inferiority complex or perceived slights.

Chisel

A long-bladed hand tool with a bevelled blade used to carve or cut hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal.

Chivalry

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

Chive

A small species of perennial herb whose leaves are used as a culinary herb, having a mild onion-like flavor.