Bucktooth

/ˈbʌkˌtuθ/ noun

Definition

A single front tooth that sticks out prominently, typically one of a pair of protruding upper incisors.

Etymology

Singular form of 'buckteeth,' using the same 'buck' (deer) plus 'tooth' construction. This singular form is less common but appears in medical and dental descriptions.

Kelly Says

A single prominent bucktooth can completely change how a person navigates social perception—which makes bucktooth characters in anime so iconic; they're instantly recognizable visual shorthand in animation.

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