Etymology

grinny

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Today it means: Having or resembling a grin. Full definition →

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grinny · adjective1

From grin + -y.

grinny · noun2

The phrase "grinny chipmunk" is first attested in 1898 (see quotation below). Perhaps from Etymology 1 above.

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