chiack

 [chahy-uhk]  

chi·ack

   [chahy-uhk]
verb (used with object) Australian.
to jeer at; tease; deride.
Also, chyack.

Origin:
1870–75; probably alteration of cheek
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to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
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chiack or informal (Austral) chyack (ˈtʃaɪæk)
 
—vb
1.  to tease or banter
 
—n
2.  good-humoured banter
 
[C19: from chi-hike, a shout or greeting]
 
chyack or informal (Austral) chyack
 
—vb
 
—n
 
[C19: from chi-hike, a shout or greeting]

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