Grillz

Decorative dental covers

Grillz are decorative dental covers, typically made of gold, silver, or platinum, sometimes studded with diamonds or gems.

They snap over the teeth as a fashion accessory, associated with hip-hop culture since the 1980s.

The spelling with a z emphasizes the style's street origins: He flashed his diamond grillz.

Also spelled grills.

hiphop

rap

Quick sharp blow

flow · freestyle · Nelly · ice · fronts · gold teeth · platinum · diamonds · custom · flash

status

wealth

Abundance of valuable resources

floss · stunting · baller · rich · expensive · exclusive · custom · celebrity · VIP · prestige

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

bold · custom-fit · decorative · smile · aesthetic · trend · flash · showpiece · distinctive · eye-catching

Opposites
dental aesthetics

Grillzbraces

Dental alignment devices

Invisalign · retainer · headgear · dental work · fillings

cultural signaling

Grillzold money

Long-established family fortune

understated elegance · conservative dress · minimalism · Brooks Brothers · pearls

dental aesthetic

Grillzveneers

Superficial outer layers

Phrases
Family

grill, grilled, grilling, griller

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G