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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gnashing

/ˈɡnæʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does gnashing mean?

verb

The act of grinding or crunching the teeth, typically in anger or pain. A loud, harsh sound of the teeth grinding together.

Example

"The prisoner's eyes widened as he heard the sound of his cellmate's teeth gnashing in frustration."

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