Grin (Verb)
Meaning
To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- He couldn't help but grin when he saw his friends waiting at the door to surprise him on his birthday.
- The mischievous child began to grin as he plotted his next prank on his siblings.
- The boxer started to grin, baring his teeth in a fierce snarl as the referee gave the signal to begin the fight.
- The silly joke made her grin uncontrollably as tears of laughter streamed down her face.
- As he rode the rollercoaster, the thrill-seeker's face contorted into a mix of a scream and a grin.