What did itchy chin mean?

The most common causes of an itch on your chin are: dry skin. contact with an irritant. allergies. facial hair/shaving irritation.

Where did the saying chinny reckon come from?

“Chinny reckon” is said to derive from old West Country English “ich ne reckon”, meaning “I don’t think so.” A short stretch from there to Jimmy Hill with his beard, I suppose. We had this in 80s/90s Cambridgeshire.

Where did itchy beard come from?

WHAT CAUSES A BEARD ITCH? It is very common to have an itchy stubble at first when you decide to grow a beard. When you shave, you leave a sharp edge to each hair follicle and once it starts growing, the tougher bristles of the hair scrape against the edges of the follicle – this is what causes an itchy stubble.

Why do we say Jimmy Hill?

Anyway, this of course became shortened to “chinny” or “chin” with accompanying chin stroking thrown in. It then morphed into “chinny reckon” and then leapt to “Jimmy Hill” (presumably due to his big chin.)

What is a chinny?

chinny (plural chinnies) An exercise performed by lying flat and then bringing the knees toward the chest while simultaneously raising the chest to meet the knees.

Why did people say Jimmy Hill?

Why do children (and some regressive adults) mock a suspected liar with the expression and gesture ‘itchy chin’. Itchy Chin, otherwise known at schools as “Jimmy Hill”, or just “Jimmeeeee”.

What does it mean when someone rests their chin on their hand?

Resting Their Chin On Their Palms When someone rests their chin on their palm, it means they’re disinterested or bored of the conversation but obviously cannot tell you that to your face. This person will have disinterest in their expressions too.

Why does my chin itch with asthma?

Histamine Itch. This theory postulates that allergies trigger that itchy feeling that precedes asthma attacks. Exposure to allergens causes an increase in histamine. So, it’s surmised that elevated histamine levels are responsible for that itchy chin and neck.

What does let’s chinny mean?

(colloquial) Given to talk, talkative. adjective. (plural chinnies)