as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after listening to chin music all afternoon, I was ready for the sounds of silence
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Recent Examples of chin music
But during his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z took the opportunity to throw some chin music at the Recording Academy.
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 5 Feb. 2024
And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2023
It’s called chin music.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 May 2021
For all the chin music about SUV-like design, the profile hides the minivan quotient like a silk sheet conceals an elephant.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021
That might result in some chin music, but Baez likely won't tone it down anytime soon.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 17 July 2019
Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 5 Feb. 2024
And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2023
It’s called chin music.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 May 2021
For all the chin music about SUV-like design, the profile hides the minivan quotient like a silk sheet conceals an elephant.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021
That might result in some chin music, but Baez likely won't tone it down anytime soon.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 17 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chin music
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Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.—
Rishi Kant,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The compressed size of the court and the smaller arena mean players — and fans — will be able to hear much more on-court chatter.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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During Jacob Quillan’s final season at Quinnipiac University, head coach Rand Pecknold would often pass by his No. 1 centre before practice and make small talk before shaking his head.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Learn how to smile, make small talk, and put yourself out there.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Other potential investors who are engaged in the talks include Microsoft.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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At a science museum, zoo, or aquarium, there are typically scheduled talks, educational activities, and shows throughout the day.—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Each monthly box includes three recipe guides, skill lessons, a kitchen tool, a kitchen project, an apron patch, table talk cards, and a grocery list.—
Jessica Booth,
Parents,
16 Dec. 2024
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Almost everything about Thanksgiving, from travel to table talk about politics, has the potential to become fraught.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
The Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2024
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“Chin music.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chin%20music. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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