as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the kind of work environment in which staffers can knock off early on Friday and chin with the boss
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Recent Examples of chin
But when done correctly, smoking is a lovely way to pass an evening chinning with a friend or tussling with a bit of writing.
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Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 16 Feb. 2023
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Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 16 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chin
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The couple went into his restaurant, Jinja Bar & Bistro, in the early 2000s, and ended up chatting with Lanham and the other owners, Lanham said.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Stopping on the red carpet to chat with E!, Saldaña praised the fashion duo for always putting creativity first.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Peralta got Adames to pop out — but Adames chatted and jawed with those in the Brewers’ dugout during warmups.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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So the Lombardi Trophy returns to the City of Brotherly Love, where Eagles coach Nick Sirianni jawed with the city’s notoriously surly and demanding fans earlier this season.—
Sean Gregory,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Known affectionately to friends and strangers alike as Ms. Pearl, folks come to converse with the beloved restaurant owner and sample her incredible Southern comfort cuisine.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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His neighbors told deputies that Campbell forced his way into the home as the group was conversing about the gospel.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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In photos obtained by Page Six, Affleck and Garner appeared to be in good spirits — laughing and talking — while at a paintball park in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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His lawyer has left messages telling him not to talk to anybody but him.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Chin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chin. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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