chin music

noun

Definition of CHIN MUSIC

: idle talk

: a usually high inside pitch in baseball intended to intimidate the batter

1826

Synonyms: backchat, cackle, causerie, chatter, chat, chin-wag [slang], chitchat, confab, confabulation, gab, gabfest, gossip, jangle, jaw, natter [chiefly British], palaver, patter, rap, schmooze, small talk, table talk, talk, tête-à-tête

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