chin music
"Chin music" has diverse meanings in sports and informal conversation, often related to intimidation or idle talk.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Baseball
(informal)A fastball thrown near the batter's head to intimidate or distract.
Example
- The pitcher threw some chin music to keep the batter off balance.
B2Cricket
(informal)A bouncer bowled near the batsman's head.
Example
- The bowler delivered some chin music to unsettle the batsman.
B2General
(dated, US)Idle or inconsequential talk.
Example
- They spent the evening engaging in chin music rather than addressing the issue.
C1Folk Music
(informal)Rhythmic singing using nonsense syllables, inspired by folk dance accompaniment.
Example
- The band incorporated chin music into their performance, adding a lively touch.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chin music":