Grins Meaning in English
word · lemma: grin
ˈɡɹɪnz
GRINZ
ɡɹˈɪnz
GRINZ
Definition
Shows the act of smiling broadly, often with teeth visible. It can suggest happiness, amusement, or sometimes mischief.
Usage & Nuances
'Grins' is the third person singular of 'grin' and is less formal than 'smiles'. It suggests a bigger, more toothy smile, possibly sly or cheeky. Used in both positive (joy) and negative (smug, mischievous) contexts. Common in descriptions: 'She grins from ear to ear'.
Spanish: sonríe ampliamente - sonríe (con todos los dientes)Portuguese (BR): sorri de orelha a orelha - sorri (mostrando os dentes)Portuguese (PT): sorri de orelha a orelha - sorri (mostrando os dentes)Chinese (Simplified): 咧嘴笑 - 露齿笑Chinese (Traditional): 咧嘴笑 - 露齒笑Hindi: दाँत दिखाकर मुस्कुराता है - चौड़ी मुस्कानArabic: يبتسم ابتسامة عريضة - يبتسم (بكل أسنانه)Bengali: চওড়া হাসে - দাঁত বের করে হাসেRussian: ухмыляется - широко улыбаетсяJapanese: にやりと笑う - にっこり笑うVietnamese: cười toe toétKorean: 씨익 웃다 - 활짝 웃다Turkish: sırıtmak - genişçe gülmekUrdu: مسکرانا (دانت نکال کر)Indonesian: menyeringai - menyunggingkan senyum lebar
Example Sentences
She always grins when she sees her dog.
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The baby grins at his mother.
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He grins when he wins a game.
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She grins from ear to ear whenever she hears good news.
natural
"Did you eat the last cookie?" she asked as he grins mischievously.
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He never grins during photos, only gives a small smile.
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