giz — meaning in English

English meaning

• chalk noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
• cheese noun A solid food made from curdled milk, typically aged and eaten in slices, blocks, or grated.

Senses

giz is used for these senses in English:

• chalk (uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
• chalk (countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO4), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).
• cheese (photography) Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.

chalk — full definition

1. noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
2. noun Powdered chalk-like substance used to improve grip in climbing, gymnastics, or weightlifting.
3. verb To mark or write something using chalk.

cheese — full definition

1. noun A solid food made from curdled milk, typically aged and eaten in slices, blocks, or grated.
2. noun Something overly sentimental, corny, or clichéd (usually as "cheesy" or "the cheese").
3. verb Informally, to smile broadly, especially for a photo.

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