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grin

 

[ ษกrษชn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

To smile broadly, especially in an open or unselfconscious way.

Synonyms

beam, smile, smirk

Examples of usage

  • He grinned at her, revealing a row of white teeth.
  • She couldn't help but grin back at him.
Context #2 | Noun

facial expression

A broad smile.

Synonyms

beam, smile, smirk

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a big grin to show her appreciation.
  • His face lit up with a grin of delight.

Translations

Translations of the word "grin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sorriso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคธเฅเค•เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grinsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senyuman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะผั–ัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uล›miech

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฌ‘้ก” (egao)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sourire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonrisa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผlรผmseme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์†Œ (miso)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจุชุณุงู…ุฉ (ibtisamah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบsmฤ›v

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบsmev

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎ็ฌ‘ (wฤ“ixiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasmeh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ broska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปะบั– (kulkั–)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (ghimili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlรผmsษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonrisa

Etymology

The word 'grin' has Old English origins, deriving from the Proto-Germanic word 'grinjan' meaning 'to show the teeth'. Over time, the word evolved to represent a broad smile or expression of amusement. The use of 'grin' to convey happiness or amusement has been a common part of English language usage for centuries.

See also: grinning.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,271 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.