grinner

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grin

(grĭn)

v. grinned, grin·ning, grins

v.intr.

To smile broadly, often baring the teeth, as in amusement, glee, embarrassment, or other strong emotion.

v.tr.

To express with a grin: I grinned my approval.

1. The act of grinning.

2. The facial expression produced by grinning.

[Middle English grennen, to grimace, from Old English grennian.]

grin′ner n.

grin′ning·ly adv.

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grinner - a person who grins

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"

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