chink-a-chink

Questions

What does chink-a-chink mean?

A magic trick where four small items appear to move around a mat with just the wave of the magician's bare hands.

Where does chink-a-chink come from?

Attributed to Max Malini in the early 20th century. Probably an onomatopoeia.

How to pronounce chink-a-chink

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “chink-a-chink”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “chink-a-chink”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “chink-a-chink” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.