double chin
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a fold of fatty tissue under the chin
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