tap chin

Frequency: 5.54.0 per million words

to hit one's chin lightly and repeatedly with a finger, often when thinking

chinverb + CHIN

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Examples (10)

  • When he's deep in thought, he tends to tap his chin.
  • The detective was tapping his chin thoughtfully as he reviewed the evidence.
  • She paused and tapped her chin for a moment before answering the difficult question.
  • I saw him tapping his chin with his index finger, trying to remember the name.
  • Don't just sit there tapping your chin; we need a decision now!
  • Lost in contemplation, the old professor would often tap his chin while staring out the window.
  • He tapped his chin rhythmically, a habit he had whenever he was puzzled.
  • Whenever she faced a complex problem, she would lean back and tap her chin.
  • The chess player tapped his chin for several minutes before making his final move.
  • Why are you tapping your chin like that? Is something on your mind?