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grinning

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Main Entry:
grin 
          Listen to the pronunciation of grin
Pronunciation:
\ˈgrin\
Function:
intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
grinned; grin·ning
Etymology:
Middle English grennen, from Old English grennian; akin to Old High German grennen to snarl
Date:
before 12th century
: to draw back the lips so as to show the teeth especially in amusement or laughter ; broadly : smile
grin noun
grin·ner noun
grin·ning·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of grinningly \ˈgri-niŋ-lē\ adverb
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