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- [duhb-uh l chin]
- /ˈdʌb əl tʃɪn/
- /ˈdʌbl tʃɪn/
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- [duhb-uh l chin]
- /ˈdʌb əl tʃɪn/
Definitions of double chin words
- noun double chin a fold of fat beneath the chin. 1
- noun double chin excess chin fat 1
- countable noun double chin If someone has a double chin, they have a fold of fat under their chin, making them look as if they have two chins. 0
- noun double chin a fold of fat under the chin 0
- noun double chin a fold of excess flesh beneath the chin 0
- noun double chin A layer of subcutaneous fat under the chin, giving the appearance of having an extra chin. 0
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Origin of double chin
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Double chin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
double chin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
double chin usage trend in Literature
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