Toothful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toothful is a noun meaning Toothy; showing the teeth.
Meaning
Toothy; showing the teeth.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A small amount, especially a small alcoholic drink.
- (obsolete) Toothsome.
Example Sentences
a toothful grin
"Give her a toothful of whisky, your ladyship.
"Thank you," said David a minute or two later on, holding out the glass while John poured, "jest a wisdom toothful.
The signal officer was looking wise over something that boomed and buzzed alternately; the machine-gun officer may, or may not, have been enjoying another toothful.
Word Forms
- toothfuls
Synonyms for toothful
Depending on context, synonyms include teethful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tooth-bottle, thimbleful, toothlet, thimble, picktooth, trifle.
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