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double chin

American  

noun

  • double chins
    plural
  1. a fold of fat beneath the chin.


double chin British  

noun

  1. a fold of fat under the chin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of double chin

First recorded in 1825–35


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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 ● Feb. 28, 2025

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 ● Aug. 25, 2023

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

I wouldn’t have to worry about this double chin.

From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2021

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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