Crooktoothed

/ˈkɹʊk.ˈtuðd/ adjective

Definition

Having teeth that are bent, twisted, or not properly aligned in the mouth.

Etymology

Compound of 'crook' and 'toothed,' using '-ed' as the adjectival suffix. Common in older literature to describe people's dental features before modern orthodontia.

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Queen Elizabeth I was famous for her crooktoothed smile and refused to smile widely in portraits—yet she became history's most powerful monarch, proving teeth don't determine destiny!

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