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grin
1[grin]
verb (used without object)
to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms: ,to draw back the lips so as to show the teeth, as a snarling dog or a person in pain.
to show or be exposed through an opening, crevice, etc.
verb (used with object)
to express or produce by grinning.
The little boy grinned his approval of the gift.
noun
a broad smile.
the act of producing a broad smile.
the act of withdrawing the lips and showing the teeth, as in anger or pain.
grin
2[grin]
noun
Chiefly Scot.a snare like a running noose.
verb (used with object)
Archaic.to catch in a nooselike snare.
grin
/ ɡɪ /
verb
to smile with the lips drawn back revealing the teeth or express (something) by such a smile
to grin a welcome
(intr) to draw back the lips revealing the teeth, as in a snarl or grimace
informalto suffer trouble or hardship without complaint
noun
a broad smile
a snarl or grimace
Other 51Թ Forms
- grinner noun
- grinningly adverb
- ˈԲԾԲ adjective
- ˈԲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of grin1
Origin of grin2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of grin1
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Example Sentences
This year she could be seen smiling alongside her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and seven-year-old Prince Louis - who gave a gap-toothed grin in a carriage alongside his brother.
He had a broad grin in Rome, but was also perceptive about what he has achieved.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, one of the top passers in NFL history, grinned broadly when asked about playing flag football in the Olympics.
The celebrated director, who now holds prizes from Europe's three major film festivals, was seen grinning and holding a bouquet of flowers as he embraced his friends.
Manuel chips in enthusiastically with an impish grin, saying that the new systems that he too firmly believes will emerge will be the "next stage in humanity's evolution".
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