Pronunciation: /tʃɪn/
noun the lower part of a person's face, below the mouth
A1 She touched her chin as she thought about the answer.
A2 He had a small dimple on his chin that appeared when he smiled.
B1 The child rested their chin on their hand while listening to the story.
B2 She had a prominent cleft chin that gave her a unique look.
C1 He stroked his chin thoughtfully, considering his next move.
C2 The professor's chin was covered in a thick beard, giving him a distinguished appearance.
verb not applicable
A1 She chins up when she's feeling confident.
A2 He chinned the ball over the fence.
B1 The gymnast chinned herself on the bar during practice.
B2 The climber chinned himself up the rock face with ease.
C1 The boxer chinned his opponent in the final round.
C2 She chinned herself up the tree to get a better view of the surroundings.
adjective not applicable
A1 She touched her chin with her hand.
A2 He had a small, pointed chin.
B1 The child rested his chin on his hands while watching TV.
B2 Her chin trembled with emotion as she spoke.
C1 The surgeon carefully lifted the patient's chin to examine the injury.
C2 His strong jawline and chiseled chin were features that made him stand out in a crowd.
adverb not applicable
A1 She held her chin high in pride.
A2 He tilted his head back, pointing his chin towards the sky.
B1 She nervously tapped her chin with her fingers while waiting for the results.
B2 The professor stroked his chin thoughtfully as he considered the student's question.
C1 The CEO rested his chin on his hand as he listened intently to the presentation.
C2 She absentmindedly tapped her chin with a pen while deep in thought.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She touched her chin while thinking.
A2 He pointed to his chin to show where he got hurt.
B1 The child rested his chin on his hands as he listened intently.
B2 She tilted her chin up defiantly, refusing to back down.
C1 The professor stroked his chin thoughtfully as he pondered the question.
C2 With a wry smile, she tapped her chin lightly, a sign of amusement.
preposition not applicable
A1 She rested her chin on her hand.
A2 He leaned his chin against the window.
B1 The child placed the toy under his chin.
B2 She held the book in place with her chin.
C1 The chef balanced the tray on his chin as he served the guests.
C2 The acrobat performed a handstand on a chair with a plate balanced on her chin.
conjunction not applicable
A1 She touched her chin and smiled.
A2 He rubbed his chin thoughtfully before answering.
B1 She tilted her chin up defiantly, refusing to back down.
B2 He stroked his chin in contemplation, deep in thought.
C1 With a slight nod of her chin, she signaled for him to come closer.
C2 He rested his chin on his hand, lost in reverie.
interjection not applicable
A1 Chin up, everything will be okay.
A2 Chin! I can't believe you did that.
B1 Chin on the line, don't make any sudden movements.
B2 Chin! That was a close call.
C1 Chin, I never thought I would see you here.
C2 Chin, I must say I am impressed with your work.
article not applicable
A1 She touched her chin while thinking.
A2 He had a small bruise on his chin from falling.
B1 The child rested their chin on the table while coloring.
B2 She gently lifted his chin to look into his eyes.
C1 The boxer clenched his jaw and lifted his chin in defiance.
C2 The surgeon carefully operated on the patient's chin to remove the tumor.
formal She rested her chin on her hand as she listened intently to the speaker.
informal He always has a bit of stubble on his chin because he forgets to shave.
slang I accidentally bumped my chin on the table and now it's sore.
figurative The company's profits took a hit, causing their financial chin to take a downward turn.
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