Meanings
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1
adj
showing many teeth or having large, noticeable teeth
He greeted us with a broad, toothy grin.
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2
adj
resembling teeth or having toothlike projections
The saw's toothy edge cut through the branch.
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Etymology
Formed from tooth and the adjective suffix -y. It first describes something furnished with or prominently showing teeth and extends to objects with toothlike points or projections.