chu

intj, pron — 2 senses

chu

intj

/tʃuː/

Etymology From the Japanese ちゅっ (chu', onomatopoeia).

1

Anime, Broadcasting, Film, Manga, Media, Television Slang The sound of a kiss.

  • By the way, isn't it interesting that the Japanese hear the sound "chu" when someone kisses? In the US, we usually say, "smooch," "smack," "smerp," or even "swock." Now, everytime^([sic]) I kiss my husband, I'm listening to hear if it sounds like "chu."1996 August 12, Kathleen Webb, “Re: Zoicite a guy!!!”, in alt.fan.sailor-moon (Usenet):
  • >Eldrick Tobin - Kiss worthiness of sig pending. <chu!> Seems fine to me. ^_^2000 August 4, Fish Eye no Miko [username], “Re: [POLL] Which anime characters could be Ohtori students?”, in alt.fan.utena (Usenet):
1 more example
  • movie Akio: [shoots a kiss to himself] Chu! ^.~2000 August 19, Verthandi, “Re: [META] Ohha! Gally desu!”, in alt.fan.utena (Usenet):
Related terms
mwah, smooch

chu

pron

Etymology Pronunciation spelling of you, especially when preceded by a /t/ sound.

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