toothy

toothy
toothily, adv.toothiness, n.
/tooh"thee, -dhee/, adj., toothier, toothiest.
1. having or displaying conspicuous teeth: a toothy smile.
2. savory; appetizing; toothsome.
3. possessing a rough surface: toothy paper.
4. Archaic. sharp or caustic: toothy commentary.
[1520-30; TOOTH + -Y1]

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