Grin

/ɡrɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A broad smile, often showing the teeth.

His grin was contagious, spreading joy to everyone around.

A facial expression that indicates pleasure or amusement.

The child had a mischievous grin as he handed his mother the broken vase.

verb

To smile broadly, often showing the teeth.

She couldn't help but grin when she received the good news.

To show a grin.

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.

To grin like an idiot

He was grinning like an idiot when she walked in.

Grin and bear it

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