have more chins than a Chinese phone book

== English == === Alternative forms === have more chins than a Chinese phonebook have got more chins than a Chinese phone book, have got more chins than a Chinese phonebook === Etymology === A pun on the word chin and the common Chinese surname Chin. The phrase was likely popularized by the American comic Joan Rivers. === Pronunciation === === Verb === have more chins than a Chinese phone book (third-person singular simple present has more chins than a Chinese phone book, present participle having more chins than a Chinese phone book, simple past and past participle had more chins than a Chinese phone book) (humorous, offensive) To be exceedingly fat, especially under the chin (as in a "double chin"). 1995, Doug Robinson, "How about replacing rosters with these subs?," The Deseret News, Feb 25, 1995, section D: Our leadoff hitter has more chins than a Chinese phone book. === See also === have more chins than Chinatown