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chin-up

/ˈtʃɪn.ʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables
chin-up
IPA
/ˈtʃɪn.ʌp/
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

(US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. It can be defined more restrictively on criteria like the arms starting at lock-out, or the chin requiring contact with the bottom of the bar, or touching the neck to the bar. Palms may be facing in any direction.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From chin + up, but not a deverbal, unlike pull-up. The chin-up and the muscle-up as variations of pulling oneself upward were named later than the pull-up, with influence from its name.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtʃɪn.ʌp/

Inflected Forms

chin-ups (plural)

Phrases

chin-up bar

Frequently Paired Words

muscle-up pull-up

Synonyms

pull-up

Questions

How do you pronounce chin-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪn.ʌp/.
What does chin-up mean?
(US) An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. It can be defined more restrictively on criteria like the arms starting at lock-out, or the chin requiring contact with the bottom of the bar, or touching the neck to the bar. Palms may be facing in any direction.
Where does chin-up come from?
From chin + up, but not a deverbal, unlike pull-up. The chin-up and the muscle-up as variations of pulling oneself upward were named later than the pull-up, with influence from its name.

How to pronounce chin-up

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