Snaggle-Toothed

Pronunciation: /ˈsnæɡəl-tuːðd/

Definitions of snaggle-toothed

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'snaggle-toothed' describes a person or animal with teeth that are uneven or crooked

Example Sentences

A1 The old witch had a snaggle-toothed smile.

A2 The snaggle-toothed cat wandered the streets looking for food.

B1 The snaggle-toothed pirate captain scared off the other sailors.

B2 The snaggle-toothed monster emerged from the dark cave.

C1 The snaggle-toothed villain plotted his next evil scheme.

C2 The snaggle-toothed ogre was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.

Examples of snaggle-toothed in a Sentence

formal The snaggle-toothed man had a charming smile despite his crooked teeth.

informal I can't help but smile when I see that snaggle-toothed dog running around.

slang That snaggle-toothed guy at the party was hilarious!

figurative Her writing style is like a snaggle-toothed grin - imperfect but endearing.

Grammatical Forms of snaggle-toothed

• past tense: snaggle-toothed
• plural: snaggle-toothed
• comparative: more snaggle-toothed
• superlative: most snaggle-toothed
• present tense: snaggle-tooth
• future tense: will be snaggle-toothed
• perfect tense: have been snaggle-toothed
• continuous tense: is snaggle-toothed
• singular: snaggle-toothed
• positive degree: snaggle-toothed
• infinitive: to snaggle-tooth
• gerund: snaggle-toothed
• participle: snaggle-toothed

Origin and Evolution of snaggle-toothed

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'snaggle-toothed' originated from the Middle English word 'snagge', meaning a projecting tooth or tusk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'snaggle-toothed' evolved to describe someone with uneven or protruding teeth, often used in a playful or teasing manner.