double chin

noun

1. a fold of fat beneath the chin.

double chin

noun

1. a fold of fat under the chin

Derived Forms

• ˌdouble-ˈchinned, adjective

Other Words From

• double-chinned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of double chin¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

“Thankfully, the camera is high, so you don’t see my double chin,” she joked as she sat down.

From Seattle Times

As far back as 2016, he was complaining about photos of him that NBC had used, especially one that he said showed him with a double chin.

From Seattle Times

Kathryn Black, 32, a data analyst in Colorado, underwent CoolSculpting in December 2021 and then again last year for her double chin.

From New York Times

Kathryn Black, 32, a data analyst in Colorado, underwent CoolSculpting in December 2021 and then again last year for her double chin.

From Seattle Times

Brühl also pulled his head into his collar to create the sense of a double chin without prosthetics.

From Los Angeles Times