gnashers
What you chew
Gnashers is British slang for teeth, especially a prominent or distinctive set: Look at the gnashers on him.
The word derives from gnash, to grind teeth together, typically in anger or frustration.
The term is informal and mildly humorous, often used when commenting on someone's smile or dental work.
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- chompersSlang for teeth
- choppersRotorcraft or teeth, informally
- ivoriesPiano keys, informally
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
molars · incisors · canines · premolars · dentures · tusks · snappers · biters
Crush food orally
- chompLoud, vigorous mouthwork
- bitePierce with teeth
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
- munchTo gnaw steadily
nibble · gnaw · chew · grind · jaw · molars · incisors · canines
teeth
Enamel-covered chewing structures
fangs · molars · incisors · canines · premolars · dentures · tusks · snappers · biters · grinders
masticate
Crush food orally
munch · nibble · gnaw · chew · grind · jaw · molars · incisors · canines · premolars
bruxism
Involuntary jaw clenching
clench · jaw · friction · wear · attrition · enamel · stress · tension · nightguard · mouthguard
snarl
Hostile vocal threat
sneer · clench · scowl · smile · flash · show · bared · threatening · fierce · frown
gnashersgums
Oral tissue surrounding teeth
toothlessness · soft palate · dentures · false teeth · tongue