gap-toothed

American

[gap-tootht, -toothd] / ˈgæpˌtuθt, -ˌtuðd /

adjective

having a noticeable space between two teeth.

gap-toothed British

adjective

having wide spaces between the teeth

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Etymology

Origin of gap-toothed

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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A new photograph showing a gap-toothed Prince Louis has been released by Kensington Palace to mark his seventh birthday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Whereas my old gap-toothed smile gave away that I was poor, my shiny new teeth imply wealth, a healthy lifestyle, a lifetime of regular trips to the dentist.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024

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

Ball first wore that jersey as a 5-foot-10, gap-toothed 13-year-old freshman who skipped a grade to play with his older brothers in high school.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2021

Yord turned around and gave her an oily gap-toothed smile.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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