Grinning

/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/ verb

Smiling widely, showing your teeth in an expression of happiness, amusement, or sometimes nervousness.

From Old Norse 'grenja' meaning to gnash or grin. The word has meant showing teeth in a smile since medieval times.

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