"chinny chin chin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chinny chin chins [plural]
Etymology: Originally from a repeated line of dialogue in the British nursery rhyme "The Three Little Pigs", where the term was used for rhythmic effect: "No, no, by the hair of my chinny chin chin." Head templates: {{en-noun}} chinny chin chin (plural chinny chin chins)
  1. (humorous) The chin (jawline below the mouth). Wikipedia link: The Three Little Pigs Tags: humorous Synonyms: chiny chin chin
    Sense id: en-chinny_chin_chin-en-noun-AItOoSW6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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