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

But since we know what that toothy nemesis is capable of, we almost feel sorry for the soldiers-for-hire that go up against it.

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She’d jump in the car happily, give her captor a toothy grin and then curl into a contented nap, probably dreaming of her next escape.

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In “Happy Gilmore,” Sandler’s unlikely golf star confronts the feisty gator played by Morris after a golf ball lands in his toothy jaws.

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They sport toothy smiles and play Black music just fine, hitting every note correctly.

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He also came equipped with some personal features that fit the time period: Faxon is known for his toothy grin, which he was not asked to enhance or change.

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Related Words

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