double chin

Thân thiện

A woman looks in the mirror and notices her double chin.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fold of fatty tissue under the chin: A layer of soft tissue and fat that hangs beneath the jawline, often creating the appearance of a second chin.

Usage

• The term "double chin" is used to describe a physical feature, often in contexts related to appearance, health, or anatomy. It is a common noun phrase.
• Example:
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• "to have a double chin": To possess this physical characteristic.
  • The portrait accurately captured the subject's double chin.
• Used descriptively in medical, cosmetic, or informal conversational contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Submental fat (n): The technical or medical term for the fat deposits under the chin that can cause a double chin.
• Jowl (n): Often used to describe loose skin or flesh on the lower jaw or neck, which can be related to or part of a double chin.

Synonyms

• Submental fullness: A more formal or clinical term.
• Under-chin fat: A descriptive, informal synonym.

Related Phrases

• "Double-chinned" (adj): Having a double chin.
  • The double-chinned man smiled for the camera.
  • (Note: This is a compound adjective derived from the noun phrase.)

Idioms

• No common idioms are directly based on the term "double chin." It is typically used in a literal sense.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fold of fatty tissue under the chin

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