Grinning

verb

/ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 2.2

Definitions

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

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

2.verbTo express by grinning.

"She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment."

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

4.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."

5.nounThe act or expression of one who grins.

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