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Meaning of have more chins than a Chinese phone book | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be exceedingly fat, especially under the chin (as in a "double chin").

humorous, offensive

Examples

“"This woman has more chins than a Chinese phone book," says Comedian Joan Rivers in a not at all funny pay cable television special.”
“Our leadoff hitter has more chins than a Chinese phone book.”
“My friend, Hank Zona, used to nod his head in someone's direction and whisper, "That guy has more chins than a Chinese phone book."”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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