Pronunciation: [tˈuːθi] (IPA) 
The word "toothy" is spelled with two "o's" followed by "th" and "y." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈtuːθi/. The "oo" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /uː/, followed by the dental fricative "th" sound represented by the symbol /θ/. Finally, the "y" at the end of the word is pronounced with an /i/ sound. The resulting word describes a person, animal or thing possessing large or prominent teeth.
Toothy is an adjective that describes something or someone who possesses or exhibits prominent, noticeable, or prominent teeth. It refers to the visible quality of having a large number, size, or prominence of teeth. The term is derived from the noun "tooth," which refers to the bony structures found in the jaws that are used for chewing food.
When used to describe a person, "toothy" suggests that their smile reveals an abundance of teeth that are prominently displayed. It can denote a charming or cheerful quality, as a wide smile with visibly prominent teeth can convey warmth, friendliness, and approachability.
Toothy can also describe animals, particularly those with large, numerous, or sharp teeth. For instance, a "toothy grin" may be used figuratively to describe the smile of an animal, such as a crocodile or shark, that exposes its teeth in a menacing or predatory manner.
In a broader sense, "toothy" can also be used metaphorically to describe objects or situations that have features resembling or reminiscent of teeth. For example, a saw blade with sharp, pointed teeth may be described as "toothy," or a comb with widely spaced teeth could be considered "toothy" due to its prominent teeth.
Overall, "toothy" is a term that conveys the presence, prominence, or visibility of teeth, whether it pertains to humans, animals, objects, or situations.
Having teeth: teeth on edge, a disagreeable tingling sensation in the teeth, caused by grating sounds, or by the actual or imaginary contact of certain substances with the teeth, as an acrid or a woollen substance.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "toothy" comes from the noun "tooth", which can be traced to the Old English word "tōþ". The Old English term, in turn, descended from the Proto-Germanic word "tanþs". The etymology of "tanþs" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*dens" or "*donts", which mean "tooth" as well. This root has cognates in various Indo-European languages, including Latin "dens" and Greek "odous". Over time, the adjective form "toothy" emerged to describe something that has or resembles teeth.
