Definition

Describing someone or something that has large or noticeable teeth.

Example

The dog had a big, toothy grin that made everyone laugh.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that poster of the new animal exhibit?

Yeah, I did! Those animals look really toothy.

I know, right? Their smiles are so exaggerated!

Totally! It makes them look kind of funny.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toothy → It is formed from "tooth" (from Old English *toþ*, meaning a hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "toothy" describes something that has many teeth or is characterized by teeth.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tooth' to remember that 'toothy' means having many teeth or being full of teeth.

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