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The Chi
/ðə ˈʃaɪ/
Definition
1
A popular nickname for the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA, often used in hip-hop, urban culture, and media to evoke its gritty, vibrant street life.
2
Title of an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe, focusing on the interconnected lives of residents on Chicago's South Side.
Examples
After years in LA, nothing beats a deep-dish slice back home in The Chi.
The Chi's winters are so brutal, even the wind chill has a union.
Binge-watching The Chi while eating Giordano's—peak Chicago therapy.
He moved to The Chi chasing dreams, but the L train chased him right back.