adj
Meaning 1
Having a prominent chin.
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Standard Lemma guide
chinny
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/ˈt͡ʃɪni/
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adj
Meaning 2
Having a sensitive chin.
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adj
Meaning 3
Given to talk, talkative.
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Usage: colloquial
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noun
Meaning 4
An exercise similar to an abdominal crunch, performed by lying flat on one ́s back and then bringing the knees toward the chest while simultaneously raising the chest to meet the knees.
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noun
Meaning 5
An opaque white chalk marble with colored stripes.
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Usage: slang
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noun
Meaning 6
A chinchilla.
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Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 7
A Chinese pink (Dianthus chinensis).
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History
Etymology
From chin + -y.
From chinchilla + -y.
From New Latin chinensis + -y.