teeth-less

A form of teethless — Synonym of toothless (“without teeth”).

Meanings

adjectiveteeth-less (comparative more teeth-less, superlative most teeth-less)

comparative more teeth-less · superlative most teeth-less

  1. alternativeAlternative form of teethless.

    Remembered for his generosity, kindness, quick sharp wit, teeth-less smile, wisdom and godly advise.

    2006 May 22, “Burnell Arlos Raphael “Pops” / Chicago, IL”, in The Times, Munster, Ind., page C2, column 4
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    After the inquiry had been received the teeth were located under the counter. Now the proprietor is seeking the identity of the teeth-less person in order that they may be restored.

    1925 March 29, The Oregon Statesman, seventy-fourth year, Salem, Or., page 5

    “A full-face helmet is the best thing to have, otherwise you’d be going around teeth-less,” [Nylah] Rogers said.

    2019 July 23, Sara Karnes, “Ditching the car for a unicycle”, in Springfield News-Leader, volume 129, number 204, Springfield, Mo., page 6A, column 4
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APA

teeth-less. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teeth-less

MLA

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Chicago

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