Background for chinning

chinning

/ˈtʃɪnɪŋ/

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

Examples :

"The girls were chinning away in the hallway after school. "

communication language

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

To talk to or with (someone).

Examples :

""I spent the afternoon chinning with my neighbor about her garden." "

communication language

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

To perform a chin-up (exercise in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar).

Examples :

"The athlete was chinnng to build upper body strength. "

body sport action physiology

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

To punch or hit (someone)'s chin (part of the body).

Examples :

"The boxer was disqualified for repeatedly chinning his opponent. "

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

To put or hold (a musical instrument) up to one's chin.

Examples :

"The young violinist was chinnning her instrument, ready to begin her solo. "

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

To turn on or operate (a device) using one's chin; to select (a particular setting) using one's chin.

Examples :

"Since her hands were full carrying groceries, she was chinning the elevator button to call it. "

body technology device machine electronics human part function

Illustration chinning - Image 1

Illustration chinning - Image 2

verb

To put one's chin on (something).

Examples :

"The tired cat kept chinnning the edge of the sofa, marking it with its scent. "

Illustration chinning - Image 1

verb

To indicate or point toward (someone or something) with one's chin.

Examples :

""When I asked where the principal's office was, the secretary just chinned towards the end of the hall." "

body action communication