gap-toothed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gap-toothed
First recorded in 1560–70
Example Sentences
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Even disguised as a clown, the iconic gap-toothed smile of a teenage Ronaldo was enough to reveal him to the other Maastricht carnival-revellers.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Denver’s biggest sports star at that time: a gap-toothed undersized center with an awkward-but-effective head fake named Dan Issel.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
They fussed over Ammy as she played in the yard in a flowery gown, an amulet tied around her neck, alternating between bewilderment and gap-toothed smiles at all the sudden attention.
From Reuters ● Oct. 9, 2022
Known for his distinct, gap-toothed grin, Anderson brought his experience as a stand-up comic to TV, hosting the revival of “Family Feud” between1999 to 2002.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2022
When we get to the front of the line, Mr. Reuben greets us with a gap-toothed smile from behind the partition.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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