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cinch

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb

Pronunciation

/sɪnʧ/

Definitions

  • Noun: Something that is very easy to do; a sure thing.
  • Verb: To tighten or secure firmly.

Usage Examples

  • Winning the game was a cinch with their best player on the field.
  • She cinched her belt tightly around her waist.
  • Getting the job was a cinch since he had all the right qualifications.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word "cincha," meaning "girth" or "belt." Originally used in horse-riding terminology, it evolved to mean something secured or easy.

Synonyms

  • Easy task
  • Piece of cake
  • Walk in the park
  • Slam dunk
  • Sure thing

Antonyms

  • Challenge
  • Struggle
  • Difficulty
  • Hardship

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishPan comido/pan koˈmiðo/
FrenchUn jeu d'enfant/œ̃ ʒø dɑ̃.fɑ̃/
GermanEin Kinderspiel/aɪ̯n ˈkɪndɐˌʃpiːl/
RussianЛегкотня (Legkotnya)/lʲɪɡ.kɐˈtʲnʲa/
Chinese轻而易举 (Qīng'éryìjǔ)/tɕʰiŋ ɚ ji tɕy/
Arabicسهل جدًا (Sahl jiddan)/sahl ʒid.dan/
Hindiबिल्कुल आसान (Bilkul Aasaan)/bɪlkʊl aːsaːn/
Japanese簡単なこと (Kantan na koto)/kaɴ.taɴ na ko.to/
Korean아주 쉬운 일 (Aju swiun il)/a.dʑu ɕʰi.un il/
Bengaliএকেবারে সহজ (Eke bare sohoj)/ɛkɛbare ʃɔhoʤ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In American English, "cinch" is pronounced as /sɪnʧ/, while in some British dialects, it may be pronounced slightly softer as /sɪnʃ/.

Historical Usage

Originally used in the 19th century as horse-riding terminology referring to a secure saddle girth, the term "cinch" later evolved into a metaphor for something easily accomplished.

Cultural Nuances

In Western cowboy culture, "cinch" retains its original meaning related to securing saddles. In casual American slang, it is frequently used to refer to something effortless.

More Information

The word "cinch" continues to be widely used in both spoken and written English. It is commonly found in sports, business, and daily conversation as a way to describe an easy task or a guaranteed success.

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