ˈjau̇(-ə)l 
sometimes
ˈjōl
: usually slack flesh (such as a dewlap, wattle, or the pendulous part of a double chin) associated with the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat
1
a
b
: the cheek meat of a hog
: a cut of fish consisting of the head and usually adjacent parts
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Some goals, like lifting saggy jowls (the holy grail!), simply cannot be achieved with filler—and blindly pursuing them is futile at best.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
Joaquín Guzmán Lopez appeared heavyset, with thick stubble on his jowls.
—Keegan Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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Noun
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Some goals, like lifting saggy jowls (the holy grail!), simply cannot be achieved with filler—and blindly pursuing them is futile at best.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
Joaquín Guzmán Lopez appeared heavyset, with thick stubble on his jowls.
—Keegan Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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“Jowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jowl. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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jowl
1 of 2 noun1
: jaw entry 1 sense 1
especially
: the lower jaw
2
jowl
2 of 2 noun
: loose flesh associated with the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat
jowly
adjective
ˈjau̇-lē
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