— toothily , adv. — toothiness , n.
/tooh"thee, -dhee/ , adj., toothier, toothiest .
1. having or displaying conspicuous teeth: a toothy smile.
2. savory; appetizing; toothsome.
3. possessing a rough surface: toothy paper.
4. Archaic. sharp or caustic: toothy commentary.
[ 1520-30; TOOTH + -Y 1 ]