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grinning

The correct spelling is grinning.

How to pronounce grinning

/ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
  2. 2.To express by grinning.
  3. 3.To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
  4. 4.To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.

noun

  1. 1.The act or expression of one who grins.

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