Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grin
verb
/ɡrɪn/
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Definition
A wide smile that shows the teeth, typically indicating happiness or amusement.
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Examples
- She couldn’t help but grin when she saw the puppy playfully chasing its tail.
- He had a mischievous grin on his face after playing the prank.
- The children grinned with joy as they opened their presents.
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Meaning
To grin means to smile broadly, often in a way that shows enjoyment, joking, or sometimes a mischievous or cheeky demeanor.
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Synonyms
- smile
- beam
- grin widely
- smirk