grin
verb (used without object)
to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
grinner
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a word derived from
grin.
Example Sentences
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Harry Styles – charming, a grinner – was best placed to succeed on his own.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2017
Number tenner, and a grinner, a bleep bloop blinner, that's not a word but I'm a beginner, not like Patty, Patty's a winner, wih-winner.
From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds
Of course a fresh paper was used for each, and wide indeed was the grin when the grinner realized the absurdity of having his smile measured!
From Marjorie's New Friend by Carolyn Wells
I've never heard tell that the devil was much on laughin', but he's a good grinner, and he'll be just enjoyin' of himself to-day.
From Miss Gibbie Gault by Kate Langley Bosher
“Haw, haw!” jeered the grinner, across the table.
From The Bath Road History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway by Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
