Chimo was introduced in an effort to create a national greeting akin to ciao or aloha The word was somewhat popular during the canadian centennial celebrations, but in current use is mostly ironic. An exclamation of greeting among inuit people.click for english pronunciations, examples sentences, video. The chimo is what is known today as a designer dog breed (a purposely created hybrid), but it can still be difficult to find a “breeder” for them, even with their growing popularity. The word ‘chimo’ is believed to mean a special friend for people in need of someone to talk to It is said that when the inuit people would greet each other with the word ‘chimo’ they would simultaneously circle their hearts with their left hands.
The word chimo is an inuktitut term that translates to hello, goodbye, and peace. it originated from the inuit people who reside in the northern regions of canada. Acquired by the navy 7 april 1944 and commissioned uss chimo (acm 1) the same day Converted to an auxiliary minelayer at the norfolk navy yard Decommissioned 21 may 1946 at san francisco, ca Transferred to the war shipping administration in april 1948
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