Meaning & Definition of word "Grin"

Grin

/ɡrɪn/

1. A broad smile, often showing the teeth.
- Example: His grin was contagious, spreading joy to everyone around.
2. A facial expression that indicates pleasure or amusement.
- Example: The child had a mischievous grin as he handed his mother the broken vase.

1. To smile broadly, often showing the teeth.
- Example: She couldn't help but grin when she received the good news.
2. To show a grin.
- Example: He grinned at the funny joke his friend told.

Middle English 'grinnen', probably of imitative origin.

grin and bear it:

To accept a difficult situation without complaining.

grin from ear to ear:

To smile very broadly.

grin like a Cheshire cat:

To smile in a sly or smug way.

smile:

A facial expression indicating pleasure.

beam:

To smile radiantly.

mock:

To tease or make fun of.

Meaning: To grin like an idiot

Example Sentence: He was grinning like an idiot when she walked in.

Meaning: Grin and bear it

Example Sentence: I didn't like the situation, but I had to grin and bear it.