chutist: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowTechnical / Historical / Informal
Quick answer
What does “chutist” mean?
A person who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute; a parachutist.
A specialist or enthusiast in the sport or military activity of parachuting.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally rare in both dialects. The full form 'parachutist' is standard.
Connotations
May sound dated, informal, or like military/specialist jargon.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in modern usage. 'Parachutist' or 'skydiver' are vastly more common.
Grammar
How to Use “chutist” in a Sentence
[The/A/An] ADJ chutist VERBVocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Rare; might appear in historical military studies.
Everyday
Very unlikely. 'Skydiver' or 'parachutist' used instead.
Technical
Possible in historical or niche military/aviation contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “chutist”
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Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “chutist”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chutist”
- Spelling as 'chootist' or 'shootist'.
- Using it in formal writing where 'parachutist' is expected.
- Overestimating its frequency in modern English.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare. 'Parachutist' or 'skydiver' are the standard terms.
It is not recommended. Use 'parachutist' for clarity and formality.
It is a mid-20th century clipping of 'parachutist', from 'parachute' + '-ist'.
Not in core meaning, but 'skydiver' strongly implies sport/recreation, while 'chutist' (and 'parachutist') can include military contexts.
A person who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute.
Chutist: in British English it is pronounced /ˈʃuːtɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈʃuːtɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms specific to 'chutist']”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'CHUte' + 'IST' = a person who uses a 'chute' (parachute).
Conceptual Metaphor
A CHUTIST IS A FALLING SPECIALIST.
Practice
Quiz
Which term is the MOST common and neutral synonym for 'chutist'?