toothier; toothiest
1
: having or showing prominent teeth
toothy grin
Examples of toothy in a Sentence
a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights
Recent Examples on the Web
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has opened a special exhibit featuring the last surviving Jaws shark prop (restored to its former toothy glory).
—
Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
But there's no denying that their toothy, mischievous grins and furry bodies have become a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 June 2025
New monsters, including pumpkins zombies and a toothy snow shark, come courtesy of creature designer Carlos Huante (Blade Runner 2049, Men in Black, Alien vs. Predator).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for toothy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
But there's no denying that their toothy, mischievous grins and furry bodies have become a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 June 2025
New monsters, including pumpkins zombies and a toothy snow shark, come courtesy of creature designer Carlos Huante (Blade Runner 2049, Men in Black, Alien vs. Predator).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for toothy
Cite this Entry
“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share