Meaning of have more chins than a Chinese phone book | Babel Free
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.