How to Pronounce "gnash your teeth"
expression
ˈnæʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
NASH yor TEETH, NASH yer TEETH
nˈæʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
NASH yaw TEETH
Definition
To press and rub your teeth together, usually because you are very angry, annoyed, or in pain; also used figuratively to mean showing frustration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnæʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
British English
nˈæʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NASH yor TEETH, NASH yer TEETH
UK
NASH yaw TEETH
Listen in Context
He gnashed his teeth in anger when he heard the bad news.
The kids gnash their teeth when they fight over toys.
Sometimes people gnash their teeth when they are in pain.
Fans could only gnash their teeth as their team lost in the last minute.