Chwas

/ˈʃwɑːs/ noun

Definition

A word of uncertain origin or meaning, possibly related to regional or specialized terminology.

Etymology

Etymology is unclear or not well-established in standard English sources.

Kelly Says

When we encounter words we can't quite pin down, it's a sign that language is constantly evolving and that not everything gets written down or preserved—some words are just too new, too local, or too specialized to land in dictionaries!

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