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Short for the Japanese "chuunibyou", which roughly means "second year of middle school sickness". It's an adjective for describing teenagers who try to act cool by being super mature or different, or dark and edgy, but fail miserably because they're still thirteen.

They will often pretend to be criminal or have a "bad boy/girl" image, attach themselves to an obscure musical or artistic subculture, or create super cool imaginary alter-egos of themselves, making sure to post plenty of terrible fan-art and fan-fiction about it online.
"Man, I cringe so hard whenever I remember all the chuuni shit I did in 8th Grade. I'm so glad my mom talked me out of wearing a trench-coat to the dance."

"Ah shit, I thought I deleted all this terrible fan-fiction from my chuuni phase. I can't believe I wrote 4933 words about Shadow the Hedgehog fighting Goku in Middle Earth."

"Oh god, not another chuuni little kid who thinks his music video about Sephiroth killing Aeris set to an Evanescence song is the pinnacle of art."
chuuni by defenestrator9001 August 8, 2016
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Chuunibyou 

A Japanese slang term which roughly translates to "Middle School 2nd Year Syndrome". People with chuunibyou either act like a know-it-all adult and look down on real ones, or believe they have special powers unlike others.

This is a common stage in growth; for most people, it happens--you guessed it--around the 2nd year of middle school (Grade 8 in Japan). However, the problem is, there are some grown-ups who have this symptom.
There are 3 main types of Chuunibyou. DQN-type pretends to be antisocial even though they aren't, or can't be and has made-up stories about antisocial behavior. Subculture-type prefers subculture or minor trends just to be different and have the "cool" factor. Evil Eye-Type admires mystical powers and pretends to have one of their own, to the extent of establishing an alias just for that.
And if you think you have one of these or want more information in the subject, a good idea is to read the "Chuunibyou User Manual" (中二病取扱説明書, Chuunibyou Toriatsukai Setsumei Sho) by Saegami HYŌYA.

If you tl;dr I'm going to clobber you.
An example of DQN Chuunibyou:
"Look at all those bandages wrapped around you! What happened?"
"I had a bunch of gang fights."
"Come on, I know you're too kind to be a gangster."

An example of Subculture Chuunibyou:
"When I collect Pokémon cards, I only collect ones that are imported from Japan."
"Can you read all those?"
"-_-; S-sure I can..."

An example of Evil Eye Chuunibyou:
"Don't take that bandana off my left wrist. It's sealing an evil spirit inside me and if you take it off I may go berserk."
"Dude, calm down. You just have chuunibyou."
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Chukwunonso

An intelligent man. Mr. Nice guy. He is caring, kind and has his way with words. Chukwunonso don't like stepping on people's toes and apologises frequently. He makes a lot of friends easily but struggles to keep in touch with all of them.

Chukwunonso's are also religious but don't let their better judgement be motivated by it. They are great thinkers and excel at sports.
Chukwunonso is your boyfriend, you're lucky to have such a nice guy
Chukwunonso by Ross Stinson February 4, 2020

chukwunwike 

An Igbo name given to a boy.

He is usually a loving and caring person. He cares for people more than he cares for himself.

He's often business inclined, and usually has an extremely bright future. He is funny and fun to be with.
If you have a Chukwunwike, hold him well he is a rare gem.
•Chukwunwike is such a darling!

•Chukwunwike bought a bag of sweets for Ebelechukwu.
chukwunwike by Sweet Ene February 4, 2020

eet mur chikun 

Random string of words applied to an awkward moment to break silence, or in a moment of increasingly violent conversation to enlighten/cease others.
*Silence in the waiting room*
Person: EET MUR CHIKUN!
----
Person1: "I did NOT get your boyfriend pregnant, Jake!"
Person2: "Lies! ALL LIES!!!"
Person3: "EET MUR CHIKUN!"
Person1&2: "Wtf?"
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chubunky 

A little chubby, a little chunky.
The boy isn't fat, he's chubunky.

Big Chuikuns 

1.A term used to describe someone or something larger than life in the hood/ghetto.

2.Ofen used as a battle cry by these people as well.

3. Simply the word "Chickens" said by somebody with a breathing/nasal disorder
1.Dem big chuikuns nikes be tearin up da row, i want a pair too, Dauntelle.

2. As Marcellius carried the ball down the field he let out a blood-curdling cry: "BIIIG CHUIKUNSSS", and once again in the end zone as he was out of breath.

3. I be a-hankerin' fo some chuikun McNuggets
Big Chuikuns by Mr. Chuikuns March 3, 2009