toothy

adjective

ˈtü-thē How to pronounce toothy (audio)
toothier; toothiest
Synonyms of toothynext
1
: having or showing prominent teeth
toothy grin
2
: toothsome sense 2
toothily
ˈtü-thə-lē How to pronounce toothy (audio)
adverb

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a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights
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Even though Gordon usually sports a cheesy grin due to his upbeat nature, producing his first 100-yard rushing performance and scoring his second touchdown of the 2026 season on nine carries warranted a toothy smile. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Pictures of Isaiah Harrison from 2024 show a bubbly, heavyset boy with a toothy smile and full cheeks. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 There’s something creepy and toothy about one of her other direct reports, too. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 All were toothy, seething numbers, and all were terrifically fun. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothy

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of toothy was in 1530

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toothy

adjective
ˈtü-thē How to pronounce toothy (audio)
toothier; toothiest
: having or showing many usually large teeth
a toothy grin
toothily
-thə-lē How to pronounce toothy (audio)
adverb
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