chin
gb/t͡ʃˈɪn/ us/t͡ʃˈɪn/
A2
English
~ 1300
áll, állon üt, felszegi az állát, fel a fejjel
NOUN
A2
1
áll
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s chin
She rested her chin on her hands.
A kezére támasztotta az állát.
He had a small scar on his chin.
Egy kis heg volt az állán.
The boxer took a punch to the chin.
She tilted her chin upwards confidently.
Snowflakes landed gently on his chin.
Learner examples
He has a small chin.
Kicsi az álla.
She put her chin on her hand.
A kezére tette az állát.
He has a big cut on his chin.
Her chin is under her mouth.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chin' with 'cheek'; the cheek is on the side of the face, while the chin is at the bottom front.
Meaning
Front lower part of face
Collocations
pointed chin
|double chin
|chin up
|rest your chin
|chin strap
Synonyms
jaw (Refers to the whole lower jawbone area, not just the front point.)
Antonyms
forehead (Opposite side of the face vertically; above the eyes instead of below the mouth.)
Themes
body
|appearance
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The part of your face under your mouth.
The part of the human face below the mouth, forming the lower part of the jaw.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
2
állon üt
B1
Usage pattern:
to chin [someone]
The boxer chinned his opponent in the final round.
A bokszoló az utolsó menetben állon ütötte az ellenfelét.
He accidentally chinned me while we were playing.
Játék közben véletlenül állon ütött.
She was chinned during the match and had to sit out.
Learner examples
He chinned the other player.
Állon ütötte a másik játékost.
The fighter chinned his rival.
A harcos állon ütötte a riválisát.
I was chinned in the game.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'chin' as a verb always means 'to lift one's head', but in sports slang it can mean to hit someone on the chin.
Meaning
Hit on the chin
Collocations
chin hard
|chin him
|chinned badly
Synonyms
punch (More general term for hitting with a fist, not limited to the chin.)
Antonyms
protect (To defend from being hit rather than striking.)
Themes
sports
|violence
|body
|health
Definition
To hit someone on the part of their face under their mouth.
To strike someone on the chin, especially in sports or fighting.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to chin [oneself] up
Even after losing, he kept his chin up.
Még a vereség után is felszegte az állát.
She told him to chin up and keep trying.
Azt mondta neki: fel a fejjel, és próbálkozzon tovább.
You just need to chin up and move forward.
Learner examples
Keep your chin up.
Fel a fejjel!
He chins up when he is sad.
Felszegi az állát, amikor szomorú.
She told me to chin up.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes interpret 'chin up' literally as an exercise, rather than an encouragement.
Meaning
Hold head up bravely
Collocations
chin up
|keep your chin high
Synonyms
face up (Means to confront something directly; not necessarily physical posture.)
Antonyms
hang head (To lower your head in shame or sadness.)
Themes
emotions
|confidence
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To keep your head up to show you are strong or not afraid.
To raise or keep one's chin lifted as a sign of confidence or courage.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chin
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɪn/
US/t͡ʃˈɪn/
Syllables & stress
chin (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (chin)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chin
- Plural: chins
Verb
- Base: chin
- 3rd Person Singular: chins
- Present Participle: chinning
- Past: chinned
Word family
Forms
chins
noun
chinning
verb
chinned
verb
Related words
chinstrap
noun
Negative and opposite forms
chinless
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: chinning Verb
- Irregular past: chinned Verb
Expressions
double chin
1/dˈʌbəl t͡ʃˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Extra fold under chin
A fold of skin and fat under the chin, often because of weight gain.
Examples
- He developed a double chin over the years.
- She tried exercises to reduce her double chin.
keep your chin up
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈɪn ˈʌp/
idiom
informal
Stay cheerful in hard times
Stay happy and strong when things are hard.
Examples
- I know it's been tough lately, but keep your chin up.
- Keep your chin up—things will get better soon.
stick your chin out
1/stˈɪk jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈɪn ˈaʊt/
idiom
informal
Risk attracting criticism or trouble
Do something that could make people attack or criticize you.
Examples
- She's sticking her chin out by challenging the boss openly.
- He stuck his chin out when he defended that unpopular idea.
take it on the chin
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈɔn ðə t͡ʃˈɪn/
idiom
informal
Accept hardship calmly
Accept something bad without complaining.
Examples
- He took it on the chin when they rejected his idea.
- You have to take it on the chin and keep going.
take it on the chin
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈɔn ðə t͡ʃˈɪn/
idiom
handle criticism or defeat calmly
to accept bad news or criticism without getting upset
Examples
- After the harsh review, she took it on the chin and improved her work.
- They lost badly, but the team took it on the chin and came back stronger.
Learner examples
- He took the criticism on the chin.