toothy

[ too-thee, -thee ]
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adjective,tooth·i·er, tooth·i·est.
  1. having or displaying conspicuous teeth: a toothy smile.

  2. savory; appetizing; toothsome.

  1. possessing a rough surface: toothy paper.

  2. Archaic. sharp or caustic: toothy commentary.

Origin of toothy

1
First recorded in 1520–30; tooth + -y1

Other words from toothy

  • tooth·i·ly, adverb
  • tooth·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for toothy

toothy

/ (ˈtuːθɪ) /


adjectivetoothier or toothiest
  1. having or showing numerous, large, or projecting teeth: a toothy grin

Derived forms of toothy

  • toothily, adverb
  • toothiness, noun

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