chin — the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɪn/
Korean meaning: 턱, 아래턱
Korean pronunciation: **친**
Example Sentences
- The boxer took a hard punch to the chin and went down.
- My grandmother always pinches my chin and says I'm getting handsome.
- Keep your chin up! Things will get better soon.
chin
NOUN//tʃɪn//
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
💡 Concept
The boxer took a hard punch right on the chin but stayed standing.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tʃɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/tʃɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootchin
Origin
고대 영어 'cinn'에서 유래되어 게르만어족 공통 어근을 가지고 있습니다. 인간의 기본적인 신체 부위를 나타내는 매우 오래된 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
thinwinsinspingrin
thin
win
sin
spin
grin
🔗Collocations
double chin
chin up
rest one's chin
strong chin
pointed chin
chin strap
📝Examples
“The boxer took a hard punch to the chin and went down.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother always pinches my chin and says I'm getting handsome.”
“Keep your chin up! Things will get better soon.”
😄 Fun example
“The superhero had such a strong chin that villains were intimidated just by looking at it.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
jawmandible
Antonyms
forehead
Related
facemouthneckjawlinebeard
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