Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chin uhp]
- /tʃɪn ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chin uhp]
- /tʃɪn ʌp/
Definitions of chin-up word
- noun chin-up an exercise in which a person grips an elevated bar and pulls himself or herself up until the chin is level with the bar 3
- noun chin-up pull-up 3
- noun chin-up an act or instance of chinning a horizontal bar, rod, or the like. 1
- noun chin-up (weightlifting) (US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. It can be defined more restrictively on criteria like the arms starting at lock-out, or the chin requiring contact with the bottom of the bar, or touching the neck to the bar. 0
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Origin of chin-up
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Chin-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chin-up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for chin-up
adj chin-up
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
Antonyms for chin-up
adj chin-up
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
Top questions with chin-up
- how to do a chin-up?
- how to make a chin-up bar?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with ch
- Words starting with chi
- Words starting with chin
- Words starting with chinu
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