chin

[US]/tʃɪn/
[UK]/tʃɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (especially of a person) the lower part of the face, below the mouth and above the neck.

Phrases & Collocations

double chin

strong chin

pointed chin

Example Sentences

no, no, not by the hair of my chinny chin chin!

his chin was jutting with aggression.

Ben caught him on the chin with an uppercut.

Dad gave my chin a little tickle.

I caught him on the chin with a straight left.

keep your chin up, we're not lost yet.

his chin was firm and slightly indented.

she jerked her chin up.

I nicked my chin while shaving.

Chin up! Things will get better soon.

chines e gamme r?

Snow sifted through a chin in the window.

His chin was covered with bristles.

Chin You-yu was deeply moved and finally agreed to bribe the gateman and then take Chou Chin there for a visit.

she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand.

she lifted her chin, radiating defiance.

chin up, shoulders squared, she stepped into the room.

his chin was wibbling over the edge of his violin.

Chang, Chen Chin;;Wu, I Chieh;Sabir Kotwal;

No, no. You can't come in, not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin. Hmm-muah!

Real-world Examples

His hair was receding somewhat, which emphasized the pointed chin.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

He rubbed his chin with his hand.

Source: New Version of University English Comprehensive Course 4

These two of the big fatter chins.

Source: National Geographic: The Terracotta Army of China

I tucked my chin. " No throat exposure."

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

He tapped his chin. " I have an idea" .

Source: Journey to the West

I reached over roughly and turned her chin.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

And her chin, it was a nice, thin chin.

Source: Learn English through advertisements.

… and shrank so quickly that she hit her chin on her foot.

Source: Drama: Alice in Wonderland

A rectangle face has a defined chin and cheekbones.

Source: Beauty and Fashion Guide

But there, squaring her shoulders, lifting her chin, she shrugged her helpers off.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now