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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chin music
Arjun Ashokan’s character uses the chokeslam, and Ishan Shoukath’s character Little delivers the sweet chin music kick.
—
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
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
-
For months after the cease-and-desist order, patients continued to complain online in social media chat groups, Yelp reviews and Instagram posts of new injuries from procedures at Tonya Beauty.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
-
The chat ended with Taylor trying to keep her cool while rhapsodizing about her love for the classic 1990 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere romcom Pretty Woman.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Rumors and chatter fly around Indianapolis like a wildfire, and the nuances of the negotiation between Aubrey’s representation and the Cowboys were the latest victim.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
-
These days, the chatter is more about the precarity of life in the United States.—
Lavender Au,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In the past, the US tried to prevent a wider conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, helping to set up the first direct talks between the two countries’ civilian officials late last year.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
-
But several rounds of peace talks hosted by Turkey in November failed to produce a lasting agreement, and the two sides have occasionally traded fire since then.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
And small talk may help to pass the time but doesn’t invest that time with learning or vibrance or novelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Accomplish any tasks that are genuinely necessary, but leave room for pleasantries and small talk too.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
When the table talk turns political, Hagains suggests shifting your approach instead of your mood.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Nov. 2025
-
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.—
Jessica Booth,
Parents,
16 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Chin music.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chin%20music. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
