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

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gap-toothed

Prince Louis has, at times, been a scene-stealer but the gap-toothed, eight-year-old was on his best behaviour, chatting to his parents as the aircraft flew overhead.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

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

For the coach — perpetually upbeat, his default expression a warm gap-toothed smile — Kasumba is proof that Uganda’s oft-forgotten orphans can aspire to more than a desperate existence in a slaughterhouse.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023

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

He is feeding Singe grapes, and grins at Sophia with a gap-toothed smile.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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