Bucktoothed: meaning, definitions and examples
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bucktoothed
[ ˈbʌkˌtuːtɪd ]
physical appearance
The term 'bucktoothed' describes a person who has prominent or protruding front teeth, which can sometimes give a distinctive look. This term is often used to illustrate the gap or outward angle that occurs when the upper teeth are significantly longer than the lower teeth. While it can refer to the natural state of one's teeth, it may also suggest the need for dental correction. People may use 'bucktoothed' in a derogatory sense, though it is sometimes embraced humorously or affectionately.
Synonyms
overbite, prominent, protruding
Examples of usage
- He had a charming, bucktoothed smile.
- The cartoon character was intentionally designed to be bucktoothed.
- Her bucktoothed appearance made her stand out in the crowd.
Translations
Translations of the word "bucktoothed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dentes salientes
🇮🇳 कांटेदार
🇩🇪 zahnübergreifend
🇮🇩 gigi mencolok
🇺🇦 зубастий
🇵🇱 krzywy ząb
🇯🇵 出っ歯 (デッパ)
🇫🇷 dents saillantes
🇪🇸 dientes salientes
🇹🇷 dişleri dışarıda
🇰🇷 툭 튀어나온 이
🇸🇦 أسنان بارزة
🇨🇿 vyčnívající zuby
🇸🇰 vystupujúce zuby
🇨🇳 突出的牙齿
🇸🇮 štrleči zobje
🇮🇸 úti tennur
🇰🇿 шығарып тұрған тістер
🇬🇪 გამოფენილი კბილები
🇦🇿 çıxan dişlər
🇲🇽 dientes salientes
Etymology
The word 'bucktoothed' is derived from the combination of 'buck,' which refers to a male animal (often a male deer or goat), and 'toothed,' which relates to teeth. The use of 'buck' in this context likely relates to the animal's pronounced front teeth, which can be particularly noticeable in certain species. The term's etymological roots can be traced back to the Old English 'bucca', meaning 'male goat'. Over time, the word 'buck' evolved in the English language to encompass various meanings, including vigor and strength. By the 19th century, 'bucktoothed' began to emerge in colloquial speech as a descriptor for humans with similar dental characteristics, linking the physical attributes of animals to humans. Its usage reflects cultural perceptions of dental aesthetics, which have shifted over the years, both positively and negatively, in matters of beauty and social acceptance.