grin — to smile widely, showing teeth
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to smile widely, showing teeth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrɪn/
Korean meaning: 활짝 웃다, 환하게 웃다
Korean pronunciation: **그**린
Example Sentences
- The cat seemed to grin after knocking over the fishbowl.
- He couldn't stop grinning when he got the job offer.
- The mischievous child grinned as he hid his vegetables under his plate.
grin
VERB//ɡrɪn//
to smile widely, showing teeth
A student grins proudly while showing off their perfect test score
Hold your chin high with a grin - that's how champions win!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'grennen' meaning to show teeth in anger or pain, similar to a growling animal. Over time, the meaning shifted from aggressive teeth-showing to the positive expression of smiling broadly.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat seemed to grin after knocking over the fishbowl.”
“He couldn't stop grinning when he got the job offer.”
“The mischievous child grinned as he hid his vegetables under his plate.”
“She flashed a confident grin before giving her presentation.”
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