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chin music

American

noun

Older Slang.

idle talk; gossip.

chin music British

noun

cricket baseball bowling or pitching aimed at the batsman or batter's head
idle conversation

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Etymology

Origin of chin music

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Don Drysdale was known for pitching inside and was never afraid to use a little chin music against an opposing pitcher hitter.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2018

To no one’s surprise, it was vintage chin music.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2018

Obama did have a little chin music for network television executives whose representatives he didn’t call on during the 45-minute event.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2014

In came the short leg, and a leg gully, Broad was going to dish out the chin music.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2013

“To think of all that waste of good chin music over nothing,” he added mockingly.

From The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room by Chapman, Allen

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