First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1chin
noun \ˈchin\
: the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck
Full Definition of CHIN
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
— chin·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of CHIN
Middle English, from Old English cinn; akin to Old High German kinni chin, Latin gena cheek, Greek genys jaw, cheek
Other Anatomy Terms
2chin
verb
chinnedchin·ning
Definition of CHIN
transitive verb
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
intransitive verb
slang : to talk idly
First Known Use of CHIN
1869
CHIN[1] Defined for Kids
chin
noun \ˈchin\
Definition of CHIN for Kids
: the part of the face below the mouth and including the point of the lower jaw
Medical Dictionary
chin
noun \ˈchin\
Medical Definition of CHIN
: the lower portion of the face lying below the lower lip and including the prominence of the lower jaw—called also mentum
—chin·less \-ləs\ adjective
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