ちょい
ちょい
adverb
a bit, slightly
1.
a bit, slightly, a little
A casual contraction of ちょっと, meaning a small amount or degree.
ちょい待って。
Wait a sec.
ちょい高いけど、買おうかな。
It's a bit expensive, but maybe I'll buy it.
仕事の帰りにちょい寄ってもいい？
Can I swing by for a bit on my way home from work?
A casual contraction of ちょっと. Sounds relaxed, informal, and slightly masculine. Common in spoken Japanese among friends.
AS AN ADVERB:
- ちょい待って (wait a sec)
- ちょい高い (a bit expensive)
AS A PREFIX:
ちょい functions productively as a prefix meaning 'slightly' or 'quick':
- ちょい悪 (slightly bad-boy style)
- ちょい足し (adding a little extra to a dish)
- ちょい飲み (a quick drink)
- ちょい見せ (a brief peek/preview)
REGISTER:
Very casual. Not appropriate for formal or polite situations. Use ちょっと or 少し in those cases.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ちょっと: a little (standard casual)
- 少し: a little (neutral/polite)
- ちょい: a bit (very casual, slangy)
Related Words
Related:
ちょっと (full form)