toothier; toothiest
1
: having or showing prominent teeth
toothy grin
2
toothily adverb

Examples of toothy in a Sentence

a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights
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Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025 Just look at those big floppy ears and toothy grin, those Tasmanian Devil-meets-Hula dancer moves, and try to keep a straight face. Barry Levitt, Time, 21 May 2025 These wire traces are often made of steel and are used in longline fishing to prevent toothier fish (like sharks) from biting through the line. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 The crust, alluring in shades of caramel, looked so toothy. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothy

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothy was in 1530

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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothy

adjective
toothier; toothiest
: having or showing many usually large teeth
a toothy grin
toothily adverb
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