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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Arriving at the show, she said under her breath: “Don’t have a double chin, don’t have a double chin.”

From New York Times

Here, double chin has been cut, presumably to avoid fat shaming.

From Salon