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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Buccula
Description: Buccula is a noun that refers to a fold of flesh known as a double chin.Â
Our word of the day comes directly from the Latin word for ‘little cheek.’ For centuries it’s been used to describe an extra fold of skin under someone’s face. Here’s an example:
I could tell I had gained a little weight when I looked up to see I had a double chin. Some people may find buccula attractive, but it’s never been a look I’ve cultivated.