as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after listening to chin music all afternoon, I was ready for the sounds of silence
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Recent Examples of chin music
Arjun Ashokan’s character uses the chokeslam, and Ishan Shoukath’s character Little delivers the sweet chin music kick.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
But during his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z took the opportunity to throw some chin music at the Recording Academy.
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Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2024
And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.
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Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Apr. 2023
It’s called chin music.
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Scott Ostler,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 May 2021
For all the chin music about SUV-like design, the profile hides the minivan quotient like a silk sheet conceals an elephant.
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Dan Neil,
WSJ,
23 Apr. 2021
That might result in some chin music, but Baez likely won't tone it down anytime soon.
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Chris Bumbaca,
USA TODAY,
17 July 2019
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
But during his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z took the opportunity to throw some chin music at the Recording Academy.
—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2024
And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.
—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Apr. 2023
It’s called chin music.
—
Scott Ostler,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 May 2021
For all the chin music about SUV-like design, the profile hides the minivan quotient like a silk sheet conceals an elephant.
—
Dan Neil,
WSJ,
23 Apr. 2021
That might result in some chin music, but Baez likely won't tone it down anytime soon.
—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA TODAY,
17 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chin music
Noun
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Despite her dismissal, Keyser appeared in the first 20 minutes of Thursday’s episode, sharing a chat and a kiss with partner Zach Georgiou, and later slept in the bed with him.
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Instead of forcing users into a loud chat sidebar to ask for recommendations, the app uses AI to examine your favorite songs, genres, artists — as well as listeners with similar tastes.
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In the last year or two, there was chatter and debate whether Messi would actually be selected to join the national team again.
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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Still looming over talks, however, is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement.
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Perhaps because she’s just better socialized than me, Olivia Rodrigo responds with disarming attention to my usual pre-interview small talk.
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The pair initially makes awkward small talk, but when David asks about Cheryl (Erin Richards), his ex-wife, Rachel eventually reveals the reason for her visit.
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When the table talk turns political, Hagains suggests shifting your approach instead of your mood.
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Each monthly box includes three recipe guides, skill lessons, a kitchen tool, a kitchen project, an apron patch, table talk cards, and a grocery list.
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