Chon

/tʃɑn/ noun

Definition

Affectionate term for a girlfriend or young woman; a British/Caribbean slang term.

Etymology

Regional slang, possibly from Spanish 'chona' or reduced form of 'chonita.' Used informally in British and Caribbean English communities.

Kelly Says

Slang terms like 'chon' show how language communities create their own affectionate vocabulary—it's a word that exists primarily in spoken English and has regional identity baked into it.

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