Chipmunks Meaning in English
word · lemma: chipmunk
ˈtʃɪpməŋks
CHIP-munks
tʃˈɪpmʌŋks
chip-MUNKS
Definition
Small, striped rodents native to North America and Asia, related to squirrels, known for their cheek pouches and quick movements.
Usage & Nuances
'Chipmunks' is the plural of 'chipmunk.' The word refers specifically to small ground squirrels with stripes, not to regular squirrels. Common in North America. Sometimes appears in popular culture (e.g., 'Alvin and the Chipmunks').
Spanish: ardillas listadas - tamiasPortuguese (BR): esquilos listradosPortuguese (PT): esquilos listadosChinese (Simplified): 花栗鼠Chinese (Traditional): 花栗鼠Hindi: चिपमंकArabic: سناجب الأرض المخططةBengali: চিপমাঙ্ক - কাঠবিড়ালির মতো ছোট দাগওয়ালা প্রাণীRussian: бурундукиJapanese: シマリスVietnamese: sóc chuột sọc - sóc đấtKorean: 다람쥐 - 줄무늬다람쥐 (chipmunk)Turkish: sincap (çizgili) - çizgili yer sincabıUrdu: چِپمنکIndonesian: tupai tanah - tupai bergaris
Example Sentences
Chipmunks have stripes on their backs.
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Many chipmunks live in the forest.
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The children saw chipmunks in the park.
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Look at those chipmunks gathering seeds for winter!
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My dog loves to chase chipmunks in the backyard.
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'Alvin and the Chipmunks' is a popular animated movie series.
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