Meaning of chopstick in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtʃɑpˌstɪk/

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  1. Noun

    chopstick

    Etymology

    late 17th century: pidgin English, from chop‘quick’+ stick, translating Chinese dialect kuàizi, literally ‘nimble ones’. Compare with chop-chop

    Definitions

    1. oriental tableware consisting of a pair of sticks used to eat food with

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