Grin

noun

/ɡɹɪn/

Word Frequency: 4.6

Definitions

1.nounA smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

2.verbTo smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

"Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?"

3.verbTo express by grinning.

"She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment."

4.verbTo show the teeth, like a snarling dog.

5.verbTo grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.

"He grinned a broad smile when I told him the result."

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