chinny chin chin en · NOUN
Etymology
Originally from a repeated line of dialogue in the British nursery rhyme "The Three Little Pigs", where the term was used for rhythmic effect: "No, no, by the hair of my chinny chin chin."
Meanings
- (humorous) The chin (jawline below the mouth).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chinny chin chins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| chiny chin chin | alternative | lexicographic |