I. ˈchin noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cinn; akin to Old High German kinni chin, Latin gena cheek, Greek genys jaw, cheek
Date: before 12th century
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
II. verb
( chinned ; chin·ning )
Date: 1869
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