| − | A '''chink''' is a small hole, as in [[armor]], which allows a weapon to penetrate. The word ''chink'' is often figuratively used to describe holes, gaps, or flaws in other things, such as an argument (see [[logical fallacy]]). | + | A '''chink''' is a small hole, as in [[armor]], which allows a weapon to penetrate. The word ''chink'' is often figuratively used to describe holes, gaps, or flaws in other things, such as an argument (see [[logical fallacy]]). It is also a racial slur to people of Chinese origin. |