double chin

noun

1. a fold of fat beneath the chin.

double chin

noun

1. a fold of fat under the chin

Derived Forms

• ˌdouble-ˈchinned, adjective

Other Words From

• double-chinned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of double chin¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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From Popular-Science

If high blood pressure caused double chins, sodium-reduction advocates might stand a fighting chance.

From Washington Post

But how could they bronze that stubby little body, the melon head, the double chin?

From The Daily Beast

Watch as she explains the origin of her “double chin” picture that spread like wildfire online.

From The Daily Beast

The somewhat full double chin, and the carriage of her head, gave her a masterful look.

From Project Gutenberg

The massive shoulders that started minus courtesy of neck from right beneath his double chin.

From Project Gutenberg

She had a dirty red bandanna tied over her dirty, matted hair and under her grimy double chin.

From Project Gutenberg

He bowed, and the soft folds of his beautifully shaved double chin dropped a little lower over his high collar.

From Project Gutenberg

More wishful beseeching must surely have softened a Deity with a sunburned nose and a double chin!

From Project Gutenberg