Definition

Describing someone or something that does not have a noticeable chin.

Example

The character in the movie was portrayed as chinless, which added to his comical appearance.

Conversation

Did you see that new character in the show?

Yeah, I noticed they were kind of chinless.

I wonder how that affects their character design.

It definitely makes them stand out in a unique way!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chinless → It is formed from "chin" (from Old English "cyn", meaning the projecting part of the face below the mouth) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "chinless" describes someone who lacks a chin or has a very small chin.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'without' ('-less') a prominent 'chin' — that's what chinless means.

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