chin
noun/tʃɪn/
Frequency rank: #4,199 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The part of the face below the mouth.
Example sentence
He stroked his chin thoughtfully while thinking.
Synonyms & related words
- jaw
- jawline
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