cha

alternative obsolete cia · alternative obsolete chaw · alternative UK char

1. uncountableTea, (sometimes dialect) specifically masala chai.

   Would you like a cup of cha?

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   [Krazy Kat, bringing a full tray:] Look, folkses – hot dogs, hot cha, hot peppa pots, hot timollies – hot kuffy. ^([sic])

   1934 August 4, George Herriman, Krazy Kat, Saturday, comic strip, →ISBN, page 206

1. dialectalnonstandardpronunciation spellingPronunciation spelling of you, especially when preceded by a /t/ sound.

   “You'll be ridin' with us, won't cha, Josh?”

   2008, Barbara L. Jent, The Weddin' Day, Barbara Jent, →ISBN, page 157

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   You mean you can't fly after you've had a few beers? You can drive, can't cha?

   1976, Flying Magazine, page 34

   Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?

   2005, Busta Rhymes, CeeLo Green, “Don't Cha”, performed by Pussycat Dolls

1. danceUsed to count out steps, particularly involving the hip-shaking sections of rhythmic Latin dances.

   One–two–cha–cha–cha Three–four–cha–cha–cha

plural chas

1. Korean units of measureSynonym of Korean foot: a traditional unit of length equivalent to about 30.3 cm.

   Synonyms: Korean foot

plural chas

1. abbreviationclippinguncountableusuallyroleplaying gamesClipping of charisma.

   I've never seen anyone want a high cha unless they're playing a character that needs it.

   1996 June 18, Timothy Manley, “Letting Players Choose Stats”, in rec.games.frp.dnd (Usenet)

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   I wonder if a low cha keeps evil people happier? With the leader being a less desirable sort of fellow a little gruff and rough around the edges they like being with them, even if the party in general has a heroic reputation.

   1999 August 10, Kellinjar, “Viconia”, in alt.games.baldurs-gate (Usenet)

   What I mean is if you have a bit over 100 cha, that is all you need to get the best prices you can get from vendors.

   2002 February 5, Kothall, “WIS or Mana”, in alt.games.everquest (Usenet)

1. abbreviationinitialismuncountablecardiologyInitialism of congenital heart anomaly.

   Synonyms: CHD, congenital heart defect

2. abbreviationinitialismuncountableroleplaying gamesInitialism of charisma point.

1. abbreviationhobbiesAbbreviation of Charlotte: a city in North Carolina, United States.
2. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of Children's Hospital Association.

plural Chas

1. A surname.
2. A diminutive of the female given name Charlotte