chiack

or chy·ack

[ chahy-uhk ]

verb (used with object)

, Australian.

1. to jeer at; tease; deride.

chiack

/ ˈtʃaɪæk /

verb

1. to tease or banter

noun

1. good-humoured banter

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiack¹

First recorded in 1870–75; probably alteration of cheek

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiack¹

C19: from chi-hike, a shout or greeting