jowl

• Nom désignant la mâchoire ou la partie charnue de la joue inférieure et de la mâchoire, souvent associée à un aspect affaissé ou flasque.

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.

   Mâchoire ou joue

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

   Synonymescheekjawjawbonemandible

2. Loose skin on the cheekB2formal

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

   Peau relâchée sous la mâchoire

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

   Synonymesdewlapdouble chinwattle