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Kotomora

あごで使つかう

あ
ご
で
つ
か
う

Meanings

1

expression, godan verb (-u)

boss around; push around; order about arrogantly

Idiomatic expression: literally 'use someone with one's chin', implying giving orders in a haughty, dismissive manner without proper respect.

See also: あごで人を使う

2

expression, godan verb (-u)

chatter; jabber; jaw

Slang usage, likely derived from the image of moving one's chin while talking incessantly. Less common than the idiomatic sense.