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.
- 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