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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
/ É¡°ùɪ²Ô /
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
- grin and bear it informal.to suffer trouble or hardship without complaint
noun
- a broad smile
- a snarl or grimace
Derived Forms
- ˈ²µ°ù¾±²Ô²Ô¾±²Ô²µ, adjectivenoun
- ˈ²µ°ù¾±²Ô²Ô±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²µ°ù¾±²Ôn±ð°ù noun
- ²µ°ù¾±²Ôn¾±²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of grin1
Origin of grin2
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of grin1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“The underdog believes we can achieve the impossible,†Hanks says with a grin.
"His grin, the way he'd sneak around causing chaos and then act like nothing happened, made life with him unpredictable but never dull," they said.
Sen Dog is on his left, looking as calm as ever and grinning from time to time.
Donald Trump stands on stage, grinning and talking about how "smart" and "strong" Vladimir Putin is, while his crowds — decked out in red hats instead of gray uniforms — roar their approval.
“He was the right person at the right time for our club,†manager Dave Roberts said before the game, cracking a sly grin.
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