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chin Synonyms
Another word for chin
Choosing another word for chin depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.
Usage Example
"He rested his mentum in his hands while listening attentively to the lecture."
Strongest
mentum
Strong
jaw
• noun (Context 2)
An exercise in which one hangs by the hands from an overhead support and pulls oneself up until the chin is level with the bar; a chin-up.
Usage Example
"She completed ten strict chins on the horizontal bar as part of her morning workout."
Strongest
chin-up
pull-up
• verb (Context 3)
To pull (oneself) up while hanging by the hands from an overhead horizontal bar until the chin is level with or above the bar.
Usage Example
"The gymnast easily chinned himself on the high bar several times in a row."
Strong
pull up
• verb (Context 4)
To talk or chat informally and often at length (informal).
Usage Example
"The two old neighbors stood by the fence and chinned for nearly an hour."
Strongest
chat
gab
chatter
yak
Strong
schmooze
natter
talk
prattle
gossip
converse
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chin