chuck under the chin
chuck (one) under the chin
To touch or stroke one affectionately under the chin. I chucked my daughter under the chin and pulled her close for a hug. If you chuck the cat under the chin, she'll be your new best friend. Grandma chucked me under the chin and slipped a $5 bill into my hand.
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chuck someone under the chin
to tap someone, as a child, lightly under the chin, as a sign of affection. He said hello to little Mary and chucked her under the chin. Please don't chuck me under the chin! I am not a child, you know!
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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