Chanche

/ˈtʃæntʃ/ noun

Definition

A dialectal or informal variant of chance; an opportunity or possibility, especially one depending on luck.

Etymology

Dialectal or informal variant of chance from Middle English; may reflect regional pronunciations or older speech patterns where -e was sometimes retained.

Kelly Says

This dialectal form shows English's rich regional variation—chanche, chance, and chaance all appeared in different areas before standardized spelling took over!

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