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Definition of grinner

grinner

/ˈɡrɪn.ər/
grin · ner
Plural:grinners
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• noun

1

A person who smiles broadly or grins.

Example

"The baby was a cheerful little grinner who charmed everyone in the room."

2

Australian Any of various bottom-dwelling marine lizardfishes of the family Synodontidae native to coastal Australian waters, noted for their wide, tooth-lined mouths that resemble a toothy grin.

Example

"The angler reeled in a mottled grinner from the sandy seabed near the reef."

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• Rhymes for grinner

• Nearby Words

grindingly
grindle
grindstone
grinner
grip
gripe
gripper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grinner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grinner
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