tʃɪn n.
the front of the lower
jaw. øchin-strap a
strap for fastening a
hat etc.
under the chin. chin up colloq.
cheer up. chin-wag sl. n. a
talk or chat. --v.intr. (-wagged, -wagging)
have a
gossip.
keep one's chin up colloq.
remain cheerful,
esp. in
adversity.
take on the chin 1
suffer a
severe blow
from (a
misfortune etc.). 2
endure courageously. øø-chinned adj. (in comb.). [OE cin(n) f. Gmc]