grin
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intransitive verb \ˈgrin\grinnedgrin·ning
Definition of GRIN
: 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 \ˈgri-niŋ-lē\ adverb
Examples of GRIN
- She continued to tease her brother, grinning wickedly.
- <grinned at the kids' fooling around in the pool>
Origin of GRIN
Middle English grennen, from Old English grennian; akin to Old High German grennen to snarl
First Known Use: before 12th century
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