noun
cinch
sihnch
Cinch (noun) means something very easy to do; a sure thing. Example: “The exam was a cinch after all that revision.”
noun
1
Something very easy to do; a sure thing.
"The exam was a cinch after all that revision."
"Winning the match was a cinch for the top seed."
verb
1
To tighten or secure something firmly, such as a belt or strap.
"He cinched the saddle before mounting the horse."
How to use cinch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something effortless to achieve, or to pull a strap tight.
Common pairings
a real cinch
cinch a belt
cinch the deal
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Word forms
- Plural
- cinches
- Third person singular
- cinches
- Past tense
- cinched
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The exam was a _____ after all that revision.
Etymology
From Spanish cincha, meaning a girth or belt, ultimately from Latin cingulum.
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Rhymes for cinch
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What does “cinch” mean?
The word “cinch” means something very easy to do; a sure thing. In plain terms, either something effortless to achieve, or to pull a strap tight.
How do you pronounce “cinch”?
“Cinch” is pronounced sihnch (/sɪntʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cinch” in a sentence?
Here is “cinch” used in a sentence: “The exam was a cinch after all that revision.”
What is another word for “cinch”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cinch” include breeze.
What part of speech is “cinch”?
Depending on how it is used, “cinch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cinch” come from?
The word “cinch” comes from Latin. From Spanish cincha, meaning a girth or belt, ultimately from Latin cingulum.
How many meanings does “cinch” have?
“Cinch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something very easy to do; a sure thing.
