Chin

/tʃɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.

He scratched his chin thoughtfully as he considered the question.

A similar structure on animals, often referring to the lower jaw or the area below the mouth.

The dog wagged his tail while licking the chin of his owner.

A point of reference in various contexts, such as sports or physical activities (e.g., 'to keep your chin up').

She was encouraged to keep her chin up during tough times.

From Old English 'cynne', meaning 'the lower part of the face'.

chin up

an expression encouraging someone to stay positive and hopeful.

keep your chin up

to remain cheerful and optimistic in difficult situations.

jaw

The bony structure of the face that holds the teeth.

mouth

The opening through which food passes into the body.

To chin up

When things get tough, just chin up and keep going!

Chin wag

We had a good chin wag over coffee yesterday.