Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnashers
Noun
/ˈnæʃ.əz/
Definition
Teeth, especially when they are exposed or used to grind or chew.
Examples
- I could hear him gnashing his gnashers in frustration.
- The dentist told me to take good care of my gnashers.
- She smiled widely, showing off her perfect gnashers.
Meaning
The term ‘gnashers’ is often used informally, particularly in British English, to refer to a person’s teeth, particularly when expressing a sense of frustration or anger, as in ‘gnashing one’s teeth.’
Synonyms
- teeth
- canines
- molars
- incisors
