Meaning
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English grinnen, from Old English grennian, from Proto-West Germanic *grannjōn, from Proto-Germanic *granjōną. Related to groan. Compare to Middle High German grennen (“to mutter, complain”) and Danish grine (“to show one's teeth, to laugh”)
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: