Chin
noun
The part of a person's face below the mouth.
He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Often appears as...
- stroke one's chin
- chin up
verb
To touch or press with the chin (as in exercise or gymnastics).
He can chin himself on the horizontal bar.
Often appears as...
- chin oneself
- chin the bar
noun
The part of a person's face below the mouth.
He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Often appears as...
- stroke one's chin
- chin up
verb
To touch or press with the chin (as in exercise or gymnastics).
He can chin himself on the horizontal bar.
Often appears as...
- chin oneself
- chin the bar
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Pro Tip 1/3Expression Indicator
The chin can imply emotions; a raised chin suggests confidence, while a tucked chin may show uncertainty.
She walked in with her chin up, ready to confront the challenge.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Gestures
Touching or stroking the chin often indicates deep thought or consideration.
During the meeting, he repeatedly stroked his chin while pondering the proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Phrases
'Chin up' is an idiomatic expression used to encourage someone to stay cheerful and strong.
Despite the setbacks, he told her to keep her chin up.
Pro Tip 1/3Expression Indicator
The chin can imply emotions; a raised chin suggests confidence, while a tucked chin may show uncertainty.
She walked in with her chin up, ready to confront the challenge.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Gestures
Touching or stroking the chin often indicates deep thought or consideration.
During the meeting, he repeatedly stroked his chin while pondering the proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Phrases
'Chin up' is an idiomatic expression used to encourage someone to stay cheerful and strong.
Despite the setbacks, he told her to keep her chin up.
Pro Tip 1/3Expression Indicator
The chin can imply emotions; a raised chin suggests confidence, while a tucked chin may show uncertainty.
She walked in with her chin up, ready to confront the challenge.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Gestures
Touching or stroking the chin often indicates deep thought or consideration.
During the meeting, he repeatedly stroked his chin while pondering the proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Phrases
'Chin up' is an idiomatic expression used to encourage someone to stay cheerful and strong.
Despite the setbacks, he told her to keep her chin up.
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Video examples
Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
Notice that this man is not getting stung. He probably has a queen bee tied to his chin, and the other bees are attracted to it. So this really demonstrates our relationship with honeybees, and that goes deep back for thousands of years. We're very co-evolved, because we depend on bees
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The Dirty Side Of...
other penguin species before but chin chinstrap penguins are just a force to be reckoned with so the first rule is is don't get too close be respectful we were always on the edge of the colonies it's almost impossible to get inside them and i don't think you really want
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The Best Dogs of BBC...
his chin resting on her ear and just following her around and he's been observed sleeping with his paw on her not its typical it's what we call mate guarding behavior he's looking after her he's making sure that she's that she's fed and healthy once she's pregnant
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Why should you read “The...
after her drowning. As the family mourns, lilies curl and crisp in the hot church. A baby bat crawls up a funeral sari. Tears drip from a chin like raindrops from a roof. The novel forays into the past to explore the characters’ struggles
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Expanding our definition...
I'm going to start off we canvassed our TEDx amazing TEDx community around the world and I have picked two questions that were submitted from those questions for you so I'm going to just kick right off with the question from Lisa chin
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Learning from dirty jobs...
but we're going to do as many as we can. And to me, the most important thing to know and to really come face to face with, is that fact that I got it wrong about a lot of things, not just the testicles on my chin. I got a lot wrong.
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How to talk (and listen)...
is usually hormone replacement therapy. Hormones are why I have a deeper voice and some sparse whiskers on my neck and a giant pimple on my chin. Basically, they put you through a second puberty it's a blast.
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Being Superman PIPE Taboo:...
lips they put a hydrogen here so it look like about the deep then for the chin I don't have any questions before the skin is there's a lot of spots for p.m. come from the pimples and acne before so
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The brain benefits of...
We now know that generally speaking, there are three stages of light sleep, rapid eye movement or REM and deep sleep. We measure these stages by connecting electrodes to the scalp, chin and chest.
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The Terra-Cotta Warriors...
seven thousand warriors archers cavalry charioteers and foot soldiers guard his - chin envisioned his life after death to include civilians as well government
Video examples
Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
Notice that this man is not getting stung. He probably has a queen bee tied to his chin, and the other bees are attracted to it. So this really demonstrates our relationship with honeybees, and that goes deep back for thousands of years. We're very co-evolved, because we depend on bees
Video examples
The Dirty Side Of...
other penguin species before but chin chinstrap penguins are just a force to be reckoned with so the first rule is is don't get too close be respectful we were always on the edge of the colonies it's almost impossible to get inside them and i don't think you really want
Video examples
The Best Dogs of BBC...
his chin resting on her ear and just following her around and he's been observed sleeping with his paw on her not its typical it's what we call mate guarding behavior he's looking after her he's making sure that she's that she's fed and healthy once she's pregnant
Video examples
Why should you read “The...
after her drowning. As the family mourns, lilies curl and crisp in the hot church. A baby bat crawls up a funeral sari. Tears drip from a chin like raindrops from a roof. The novel forays into the past to explore the characters’ struggles
Video examples
Expanding our definition...
I'm going to start off we canvassed our TEDx amazing TEDx community around the world and I have picked two questions that were submitted from those questions for you so I'm going to just kick right off with the question from Lisa chin
Video examples
Learning from dirty jobs...
but we're going to do as many as we can. And to me, the most important thing to know and to really come face to face with, is that fact that I got it wrong about a lot of things, not just the testicles on my chin. I got a lot wrong.
Video examples
How to talk (and listen)...
is usually hormone replacement therapy. Hormones are why I have a deeper voice and some sparse whiskers on my neck and a giant pimple on my chin. Basically, they put you through a second puberty it's a blast.
Video examples
Being Superman PIPE Taboo:...
lips they put a hydrogen here so it look like about the deep then for the chin I don't have any questions before the skin is there's a lot of spots for p.m. come from the pimples and acne before so
Video examples
The brain benefits of...
We now know that generally speaking, there are three stages of light sleep, rapid eye movement or REM and deep sleep. We measure these stages by connecting electrodes to the scalp, chin and chest.
Video examples
The Terra-Cotta Warriors...
seven thousand warriors archers cavalry charioteers and foot soldiers guard his - chin envisioned his life after death to include civilians as well government
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Quote examples
Alyssa Edwards
American Entertainer
When I take good care of myself, it lifts my spirits, boosts my confidence, and makes me feel strong. When someone tries to throw me shade, it bounces right off. I look those haters straight in the eye, keep my chin up and shoulders back. Because I know I'm a fierce queen - and they know it, too.
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Sharon Stone
American Actress
Ava Gardner was the most beautiful woman in the world, and it's wonderful that she didn't cut up her face. She addressed aging by picking up her chin and receiving the light in a better way. And she looked like a woman. She never tried to look like a girl.
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Josh Barnett
American Mixed Martial Artist
Big Nog and me are two different types of fighters. Nogeuira lived by his chin, he wasn't afraid to take a lot of punishment in order to dish out a whole lot of punishment. Personally, I know I can take a really big shot. I'd rather not.
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Conor McGregor
Irish Athlete
I have a deep, deep belief that if I tell you I'm going to crack you with a clean shot to the chin inside one minute of the first round and you will be unconscious, well, then that's what will happen.
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Carl Hiaasen
American Writer
When you're given a newspaper column, you're not being paid to sit on a fence and scratch your chin and say 'On the one hand this' and 'On the other hand that.' You're getting paid for your opinion.
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Valerie Harper
American Actress
Keep your chin up, and don't go to the funeral - mine or yours or your loved one's - until the day of the funeral because then you miss the life that you have left.
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Matt Hardy
American Wrestler
The most important thing any broken individual can do is keep their chin up and keep moving forward.
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Aljamain Sterling
American Athlete
You just take your hits on the chin and move on, that's life.
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John C. Mather
American Scientist
Even your chin is made up of exploded stars.
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Forrest Griffin
American Athlete
I don't have the best chin in the world.
Quote examples
Alyssa Edwards
American Entertainer
When I take good care of myself, it lifts my spirits, boosts my confidence, and makes me feel strong. When someone tries to throw me shade, it bounces right off. I look those haters straight in the eye, keep my chin up and shoulders back. Because I know I'm a fierce queen - and they know it, too.
Quote examples
Sharon Stone
American Actress
Ava Gardner was the most beautiful woman in the world, and it's wonderful that she didn't cut up her face. She addressed aging by picking up her chin and receiving the light in a better way. And she looked like a woman. She never tried to look like a girl.
Quote examples
Josh Barnett
American Mixed Martial Artist
Big Nog and me are two different types of fighters. Nogeuira lived by his chin, he wasn't afraid to take a lot of punishment in order to dish out a whole lot of punishment. Personally, I know I can take a really big shot. I'd rather not.
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Conor McGregor
Irish Athlete
I have a deep, deep belief that if I tell you I'm going to crack you with a clean shot to the chin inside one minute of the first round and you will be unconscious, well, then that's what will happen.
Quote examples
Carl Hiaasen
American Writer
When you're given a newspaper column, you're not being paid to sit on a fence and scratch your chin and say 'On the one hand this' and 'On the other hand that.' You're getting paid for your opinion.
Quote examples
Valerie Harper
American Actress
Keep your chin up, and don't go to the funeral - mine or yours or your loved one's - until the day of the funeral because then you miss the life that you have left.
Quote examples
Matt Hardy
American Wrestler
The most important thing any broken individual can do is keep their chin up and keep moving forward.
Quote examples
Aljamain Sterling
American Athlete
You just take your hits on the chin and move on, that's life.
Quote examples
John C. Mather
American Scientist
Even your chin is made up of exploded stars.
Quote examples
Forrest Griffin
American Athlete
I don't have the best chin in the world.
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