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Uncommongrinning
The correct spelling is grinning.
How to pronounce grinning
/ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/
Say it like: Gri-nni-ng
The correct spelling is grinning. To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth. For example: "Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?"
Usage Examples
“Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?”
“She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment.”
“He grinned a broad smile when I told him the result.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
- 2.To express by grinning.
- 3.To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
- 4.To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.
noun
- 1.The act or expression of one who grins.
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