Chiv Meaning in English
word
tʃɪv
CHIV
tʃɪv
CHIV
Definition
A slang term from British English meaning a knife, usually used in prison or criminal contexts.
Usage & Nuances
‘Chiv’ is informal, very slang, and mostly used in British English, especially in prison slang. It's not used in formal contexts and may sound aggressive. Typically means a homemade knife or blade used as a weapon.
Spanish: cuchillo (jerga) - navaja (jerga)Portuguese (BR): faca (gíria) - navalha (gíria)Portuguese (PT): faca (gíria) - navalha (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 小刀（俚语） - 匕首（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 小刀（俚語） - 匕首（俚語）Hindi: चाकू (स्लैंग)Arabic: سكين (عامية) - خنجر (عامية)Bengali: ছুরির মতো অস্ত্র - দা (স্ল্যাং, জেলের ভাষা)Russian: заточка - самодельный ножJapanese: 自作ナイフ - 手製の刃物Vietnamese: dao tự chế - dao tù (lóng)Korean: 자작 칼 - 칼(은어, 감옥용)Turkish: zımpara - cezaevi bıçağı (argo)Urdu: چاقو (قیدیوں کی زبان) - گھریلو ساختہ چاقوIndonesian: pisau rakitan - pisau penjara (slang)
Example Sentences
He hid a chiv in his shoe.
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The guard found a chiv under the bed.
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He made a chiv from a piece of metal.
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Everybody inside knew who was carrying the chiv.
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Word got around quickly that someone had brought in a chiv.
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If the officers find your chiv, you’re in serious trouble.
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