CHIP IN.—To break into a conversation going on between others.
CHIPPY, also CHIRPY.—In good spirits.
CHIT.—To sprout; also a sharp troublesome little girl.
CHIVVY.—To chase, shouting the while.
CHIZZLE.—To cheat.
CHIZZLE BOBS.—The bugs found under decaying wood or old bricks, &c.
CHOCK VULL.—Full to overflowing.
CHOICE, or CHICE.—Difficult to suit as regards food. A choice or pampered child is teazed by being called "Gaargie."
CHOP.—To exchange.
CHOPS.—The jaws. "Cut on the chops" means a blow on the lower part of the face.
CHOUSE.—To cheat; a dishonest action.
CHUCK.—To toss carelessly.
CHUCKLE YEADED.—Very stupid.
CHUMPS.—Thick pieces of wood for burning. The chump end of a thing is the thicker end.
CHUNE.—Tune.
CHUNE-UP.—"Commence singing" or "Sing more loudly."
CHUNKS.—Split pieces of firewood of more uniform thickness than "chumps."
CHURCH-VAWK.—Those who attend the Parish Church are so called. Those who attend Dissenting Places of Worship being given the general title of Matiners or Chapel-goers.
CHURLUT.—Charlotte.
CIPE.—A large basket.
CIRCUMBENDIBUS.—A round about route.
CLACK.—A woman who is always chattering.
CLAGGY.—With sticky mud.
CLAM.—To hustle, so as to prevent movement.
