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Meaning of grinning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grinning

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

    Example: Why do you grin?  Did I say something funny?

  2. To express by grinning.

    Example: She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment.

  3. To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.

  4. To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.

    Example: He grinned a broad smile when I told him the result.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or expression of one who grins.