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Definition of Toothy
1. Adjective. Having or showing prominent teeth. "A toothy smile"
Definition of Toothy
1. a. Toothed; with teeth.
Definition of Toothy
1. Adjective. Having prominent teeth ¹
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Definition of Toothy
1. having or showing prominent teeth [adj TOOTHIER, TOOTHIEST] : TOOTHILY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Toothy
Literary usage of Toothy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Belgravia by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1876)
"once friendly and ceremonious, Miss toothy discovered that she was wanted at home,
... I'm afraid Miss toothy might feel herself passed over. ..."
2. Complete Glossary to the Poetry and Prose of Robert Burns: With Upwards of by John Cuthbertson (1886)
"Le Bone Florence of Rome. toothy. Furnished with teeth, biting. toothy, peevish,
crabbed.—Ray, toothy, having many or large teeth, ..."
3. The People by J. L. Angel (1971)
"The lower face has a retreating profile, with a toothy but tilted mouth region
and related short jaw ramus. The dentition is perfect, with slight (to ..."
4. A Complete Word and Phrase Concordance to the Poems and Songs of Robert by J. B. Reid (1889)
"And toothy critics by the score, Tootle. In bloody r»w ! To W. Creech. Master Tootie,
Alias, Laird M'Gaun, To Gav. Hamilton. Top. so trig from top to toe ..."
5. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"1964 Recently, this old adjective has been showing signs of developing an additional
sense, “toothy.” William Safire criticized its use ..."
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