chuck (one) under the chin

chuck (one) under the chin

To touch or stroke one affectionately under the chin. I chucked my daughter under the chin and pulled her close for a hug.
See also: chin, chuck
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

chuck someone under the chin

to tap someone, as a child, lightly under the chin, as a sign of affection. He said hello to little Mary and chucked her under the chin. Please don't chuck me under the chin! I am not a child, you know!
See also: chin, chuck
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • chuck under the chin
  • chin up
  • take (something) on the chin
  • take it on the chin
  • take on the chin
  • take something on the chin
  • lead with (one's) chin
  • lead with one's chin
  • lead with your chin
  • keep chin up