double chin
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of double chin
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Arriving at the show, she said under her breath: “Don’t have a double chin, don’t have a double chin.”
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023
One of the most notorious cases involves a tattoo of Messi that makes it look like the player is overweight and has a prominent double chin.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022
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
Her double chin hadn't stopped her from anything.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2018
One is of my head, shot a little from beneath so it looks as if I have a double chin.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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