plural chins
1
: the lower portion of the face lying below the lower lip and including the prominence of the lower jaw
2
: the surface beneath or between the branches of the lower jaw
see also take it on the chin
chinned; chinning
1
: to bring to or hold with the chin
chin a violin
2
: to raise (oneself) while hanging by the hands until the chin is level with the support
slang
: to talk idly
Examples of chin in a Sentence
Verb
the kind of work environment in which staffers can knock off early on Friday and chin with the boss
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The one glaring weakness in Pimblett’s previous outings, his inability or unwillingness to tuck his chin when involved in a striking battle, was not noticeable at UFC 314.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
This sort of confidence, this sort of chest out, chin up.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
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Noun
What To Know Several reporters tried to question Balmer as he was led out of the courthouse, but the suspect remained silent, only breaking his impassive stare by rolling his eyes upward into the back of his head and pushing out his tongue to cover his chin.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The one glaring weakness in Pimblett’s previous outings, his inability or unwillingness to tuck his chin when involved in a striking battle, was not noticeable at UFC 314.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cover—a monochrome portrait of Jobs, closed hand to chin, with a multicolor Fortune logo layered over it—has become an instantly recognizable icon of tech.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
This sort of confidence, this sort of chest out, chin up.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Chin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chin. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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