Meaning & use
Grinner
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A person who grins, especially one who smiles broadly or persistently.
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He's a natural grinner, always flashing that toothy smile in photos.
The comedian was known around the office as the resident grinner.
A note on using this word
In Australia, "grinner" is also the common name for the lizardfish, so called because of its long, tooth-filled, seemingly smiling mouth.
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frowner
Another way to use it
2. noun
A common name for the lizardfish, a predatory marine fish with a long toothy mouth.
Anglers often reel in a grinner while fishing for whiting.
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