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n. - A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth v. - To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.

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  • “Two wrongs don't make a right?” he says, knowing his grin is a bit lopsided and sad.
  • The Iranians and Putin grin whenever they hear that.
  • Sustain grin until one of the two says "Isn't daddy silly?".
  • Look up at me, Norah, and smile – one perfect grin is all I ask!
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