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/
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
The boxer took a hard punch right on the chin but stayed standing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'cinn', which shares a common root with other Germanic languages. It is an ancient word denoting a fundamental human body part, the lower jaw or chin.
Breakdown
Old English 'cinn' (jaw, chin) → Modern English 'chin'. The word evolved through regular phonetic changes in English, with the vowel shifting from the Old English form to the modern pronunciation.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The superhero had such a strong chin that villains were intimidated just by looking at it.”
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