toothy

[too-thee, -thee]

adjective

toothier, toothiest 

1. having or displaying conspicuous teeth: tooth.

   a toothy smile.

2. savory; appetizing; toothsome.

3. possessing a rough surface.

   toothy paper.

4. Archaic.,  sharp or caustic.

   toothy commentary.

toothy

/ ˈtuːθɪ /

adjective

1. having or showing numerous, large, or projecting teeth

   a toothy grin

Other Word Forms

• toothily adverb
• toothiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toothy¹

First recorded in 1520–30; tooth + -y ¹

Example Sentences

He would probably laugh his toothy laugh at the absurdity of it, because he was well aware of the first absurd indignity of his life in Lubbock.

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“Jaws,” released in America two years earlier, is still playing in the city of Recife, and the use of the toothy fish as a recurring motif suggests all norms are on hold while sharks rule.

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He smiled the rubbery, doggish Ashton smile that all the men in his family shared, wide and toothy, with the canine teeth on full display.

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Penelope cried, and all three children gave a delicious shiver of horror, as if the book itself might gobble them up with its toothy covers.

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She could feel its hot, panting breath and see the scarlet roof of its toothy mouth.

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Related Words

• acceptable 
• agreeable 
• appetizing 
• attractive 
• delicious 
• enjoyable 
• pleasant 
• satisfactory 
• tempting