A character placing one of their fingers upon their own chin. Usually indicates pensiveness or puzzlement, occasionally amusement or smugness.

If the character is placing a finger or their hand on another character's chin, use hand on another's chin instead.

See also

• stroking own chin
• hand on own chin / head rest - often represent a similar, thoughtful mental state, but of greater magnitude (such as deep thought or bafflement).
• grabbing another's chin
• finger to mouth
• shushing

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