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chin - What does it mean?

Definition of 'chin'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) chin, from (etyl) ).

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The bottom of a face, especially, the lower jaw or the region below the mouth.
  • (slang|US) talk.
  • (slang|British) A falsehood.
  • (boxing|uncountable) The ability to withstand being punched in the face without being knocked out.
  • Synonyms
    * mentum
    Derived terms
    * chin music * chinstrap (rel-mid3) * chin up * chin-up (rel-mid3) * double chin * take something on the chin (rel-bottom)

    Verb

    (chinn)
  • (slang) To talk.
  • To perform a chin-up.
  • (UK) To punch (someone)'s chin (part of the body).
  • Synonyms
    * gab

    Etymology 2

    Shortening of chinchilla.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (endearing) a chinchilla.
  • Anagrams

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