chou chou

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Singaporean Mandarin 臭臭 (chòuchou, literally “smelly (thing)”).

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): [ˈt͡ʃʰoʊ˦˨ ˌt͡ʃʰoʊ˦˨]

Noun

chou chou

  1. (Singapore, Singlish, typically childish) A personal comfort item; a small pillow, bolster, blanket or other huggable item retained from one's childhood.
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