cinch
Cinch (noun) means something very easy to do; a sure thing. Example: “The exam was a cinch after all that revision.”
How to use cinch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something effortless to achieve, or to pull a strap tight.
Word forms
cinched past tense, cinched past tense, cinches plural, cinches plural, cinches singular, cinches singular
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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.
Synonyms
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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.