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CHINNEY BEARDIE, n. A kind of rough kiss given by rubbing one's unshaven chin on the cheek of the other person. Gen.Sc. Also beardie, ld.Fif. 1952 B. Holman Behind the Diamond Panes 11:
Wull had his arms around Jean's neck to give her a "Chinney Beardie."
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