double chin
Americannoun
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a fold of fat beneath the chin.
noun
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a fold of fat under the chin
Other Word Forms
- double-chinned adjective
Etymology
Origin of double chin
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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As far back as 2016, he was complaining about photos of him that NBC had used, especially one that he said showed him with a double chin.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023
They forced him to cease making fantabulous claims about the healing powers of some products, including a face cream that allegedly treated wrinkles, dark circles, double chin, psoriasis, brittle nails, and allergies.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2021
It really takes a sophisticated eye to go, it doesn’t matter whether he has a double chin.
From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2021
You’ve tried many things, including Kybella injections to minimize a double chin and liposuction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2020
One of the women is older, and large, with a round face and double chin.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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