Definition of Grin

1. Noun. A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.

Exact synonyms: Grinning, Smile, Smiling
Generic synonyms: Facial Expression, Facial Gesture
Specialized synonyms: Simper, Smirk
Derivative terms: Smile, Smile, Smile, Smiling

2. Verb. To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.
Generic synonyms: Smile
Derivative terms: Grinner, Grinning

Definition of Grin

1. n. A snare; a gin.

2. v. i. To show the teeth, as a dog; to snarl.

3. v. t. To express by grinning.

4. n. The act of closing the teeth and showing them, or of withdrawing the lips and showing the teeth; a hard, forced, or sneering smile.

Definition of Grin

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

2. Verb. To smile parting the lips so as to show the teeth. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Grin

1. to smile broadly [v GRINNED, GRINNING, GRINS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grin

griming
grimlier
grimliest
grimly
grimme
grimmer
grimmest
grimness
grimnesses
grimoire
grimoires
grimselite
grimsir
grimsirs
grimy
grin (current term)
grin and bear it
grin like a Cheshire cat
grinch
grinches
grind
grind away
grind down
grind one's gears
grind organ
grind out
grind to a halt
grindable
grindcore
grinde

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