chipmunk
word
Definition
A chipmunk is a small, striped rodent related to squirrels, often found in North America and known for its puffy cheeks and quick movements.
Usage & Nuances
'Chipmunk' is informal and mostly used in North America; not to be confused with general 'squirrel.' Commonly heard in nature shows, cartoons, and as a nickname due to puffed cheeks or a squeaky voice.
Spanish: ardilla listada - tamiaPortuguese (BR): esquilo listado - esquilo-da-montanhaPortuguese (PT): esquilo listado - esquilo-da-montanhaChinese (Simplified): 花栗鼠Chinese (Traditional): 花栗鼠Hindi: चिपमंक - धारीदार गिलहरीArabic: سنجاب مخططBengali: চিপমাংক (এক ধরনের ছোট ডোরা কাটা কাঠবিড়ালি)Russian: бурый бурундук - чипманк (американский)Japanese: シマリスVietnamese: sóc chuộtKorean: 다람쥐 (칩멍크)Turkish: çizgili sincap (chipmunk)Urdu: امریکی گلہری (چپمنک)Indonesian: tupai tanah - bajing tanah
Example Sentences
A chipmunk climbed up the tree outside my window.
basic
The children watched the chipmunk eat a nut.
basic
A chipmunk is smaller than a squirrel.
basic
Look at that cute chipmunk stuffing its cheeks!
natural
We saw a chipmunk dart across the hiking trail yesterday.
natural
Her voice was so high, she sounded like a chipmunk.
natural