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Definition of chinless

chinless

/ˈtʃɪn.ləs/
chin · less
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• adjective

1

Having a very small, weak, or receding chin.

Example

"The caricaturist exaggerated the politician's narrow shoulders and chinless profile."

2

British Weak, ineffectual, or lacking in character and determination (stereotypically associated with the upper classes).

Example

"The satirical novel lampooned the chinless aristocrats who inherited vast estates without ever working."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, 'chinless' is frequently used in the derogatory idiom 'chinless wonder' to mock an upper-class person perceived as weak-willed, ineffectual, or intellectually shallow.

• Rhymes for chinless

• Nearby Words

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chino

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chinless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chinless
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