pearly whites

noun

Teeth.

Meanings

nounpearly whites pl (plural only)
  1. idiomaticpluralplural onlyTeeth.

    The least you can do is keep your pearly whites squeaky clean with a cutting-edge electric toothbrush.

    2009 July 31, Ben Patterson, “High-Tech Helpers: Philips Sonicare FlexCare”, in Time

Synonyms & antonyms

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Translations

German Beißer, Beißerchen
  • Beißeridiom for "teeth"
  • Beißerchenidiom for "teeth"
Spanish (dientes) blanquitos
  • (dientes) blanquitosidiom for "teeth"
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APA

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Chicago

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