Etymology

gubber-tush

Today it means: A large or protruding tooth, a tooth that is misaligned, or a tooth that stands out. Full definition →

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The story

From gubber (of uncertain origin; possibly derived from gub or gob; compare gobber tooth) + tush (dialectal form of tusk). The earliest documented usage can be traced back to 1621.

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