chan

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see also: Chan

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Noun

chan (plural chans)

1. (Internet, informal) An IRC channel.
   • 1997, "Dominic Donegan", Is there a #nethack chan on IRC? (on newsgroup rec.games.roguelike.nethack)

     I tried, but I never get anyone in the chan! I don't know how/where to advertise... maybe we should set up a meeting time or something?

   • 1999, "Jonny Durango", IMPORTANT NEWS FOR AHM IRC CHAN!!! (on newsgroup alt.hackers.malicious)

     If you don't have your password set within a week I'll remove you from the userlist and I'll add you again next time I see you in the chan and make sure you set a pass.

Noun

chan (plural chans)

1. (Internet, informal) An imageboard.

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Chan

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /tʃæn/

Proper noun

1. Surname

Related terms

• Chen
• Tan
• Tang

Proper noun

1. Surname of Chinese origin.

Related terms

• Zeng
• Tseng
• Tsang

Proper noun

1. Surname of Chinese origin.

Related terms

• Zhan
• Chim, Tsim

Noun

chan (uncountable)

1. Zen Buddhism.

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