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Definition of toothy

toothy

/ˈtuːθi/
tooth · y
Adverb:toothily
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• adjective

1

Having or showing many, large, or prominent teeth, especially in a smile or grin.

Example

"The young boy flashed a wide, toothy grin at the camera on his first day of school."

2

Having a slightly rough, grainy, or textured surface that easily holds pigment (used of drawing paper or canvas).

Example

"Pastel artists generally prefer toothy paper because its microscopic ridges grip the chalk particles effectively."

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• Rhymes for toothy

• Nearby Words

toothlike
toothpaste
toothpick
toothy
tootle
toots
tootsie

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