ньолой

Yakut

Etymology

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Verb

ньолой • (nyoloy)

1. (intransitive) to have a very long, narrow head
2. (of the chin in particular) to jut out, to have an underbite

Usage notes

A prominent (and memorable) example of this facial shape was Beavis from the 1990s TV show Beavis and Butt-Head, starring a character known for his "battleship bow chin" (as fan wikis put it).

Derived terms

• ньолоҥноо (nyoloñnoo) (similar meaning)