double chin

American  

noun

1. a fold of fat beneath the chin.

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double chin British  

noun

1. a fold of fat under the chin

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Other Word Forms

• double-chinned adjective

Etymology

Origin of double chin

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Looking at Hackman’s résumé to understand how he saw himself, I’m drawn to 1974 when his success looked meteoric but he didn’t trust that Hollywood would welcome a leading man with a double chin.

From Los Angeles Times

I wasn't looking at the monitor going 'Oh god, the double chin'...

From BBC

“Thankfully, the camera is high, so you don’t see my double chin,” she joked as she sat down.

From Seattle Times

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

Brühl also pulled his head into his collar to create the sense of a double chin without prosthetics.

From Los Angeles Times