chin

Universal Words noun the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck: A strap fastens under the chin to keep the helmet in place. seealsoDOUBLECHIN IDIOMS (keep your) chin up (spoken) used to tell sb to try to stay cheerful even though they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation: Chin up! Only two exams left. take sth on the chin (informal) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining, trying to make excuses, etc: In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. moreatCHUCKv.