skinning and grinning

A form of skin and grin — To behave in an insincerely cheerful way toward somebody, often by way of flattery or flirtation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of skin and grin
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skinning and grinning. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skinning%20and%20grinning

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Chicago

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