jowl

• Sustantivo que designa la mandíbula o hueso de la quijada, y especialmente la parte carnosa y colgante de la mejilla inferior o el cuello, asociada a un aspecto flácido o fofo.

A noun referring to the jawbone or the fleshy part of the lower cheek and jaw, often associated with a drooping or loose appearance.

1. Jaw or cheek areaB2formal

   The lower part of the face, especially the jaw or cheek.

   parte inferior de la cara

   • The boxer took a punch to the jowl.
   • He had a strong, square jowl.
   • The dog's jowls hung low.

   Sinónimoscheekjawjawbonemandible

2. Loose skin on the cheekB2formal

   A fullness or looseness of the flesh under the lower jaw, often associated with aging.

   Papada (carnosa)

   • As he aged, he developed prominent jowls.
   • She tried various creams to reduce her jowls.
   • The portrait showed the king's heavy jowls.

   Sinónimosdewlapdouble chinwattle