grijns — meaning in English

English meaning

• grin noun A wide smile that shows the teeth.
• sneer verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

Senses

grijns is used for these senses in English:

• grin A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
• sneer A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

grin — full definition

1. noun A wide smile that shows the teeth.
2. verb To smile broadly, showing the teeth.

sneer — full definition

1. verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
2. noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.

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