Definition of Grin

1. Noun. A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.

Exact synonyms: Grinning, Smile, Smiling
Generic synonyms: Facial Expression, Facial Gesture
Specialized synonyms: Simper, Smirk
Derivative terms: Smile, Smile, Smile, Smiling

2. Verb. To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.
Generic synonyms: Smile
Derivative terms: Grinner, Grinning

Definition of Grin

1. n. A snare; a gin.

2. v. i. To show the teeth, as a dog; to snarl.

3. v. t. To express by grinning.

4. n. The act of closing the teeth and showing them, or of withdrawing the lips and showing the teeth; a hard, forced, or sneering smile.

Definition of Grin

1. to smile broadly [v GRINNED, GRINNING, GRINS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grin

griminess
griminesses
griming
grimly
Grimm
Grimm's law
grimme
grimmer
grimmest
grimness
grimnesses
grimoire
grimoires
grimy
Grim Reaper
grin (current term)
grinch
grinches
grind
grinded
grindelia
Grindelia
grindelias
Grindelia robusta
Grindelia squarrosa
grinder
grinder
grinderies
grinders
grindery

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