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Chet

American  
[chet] / tʃɛt /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Chester.


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Dea pitched RCA, where the country-music business was helmed by Chet Atkins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But behind a James dunk over Chet Holmgren, the Lakers got to within two points in the second, drawing cheers from the fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Chet Holmgren added 24 points and Jalen Williams 20 points on a night when six Thunder players finished in double figures.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

And so I showed up and Chet Atkins showed up, and we passed the guitar around.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Chet turned around with a big grin on his moon-shaped face.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon