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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Smile vs Grin

Is a grin a moderate version of a smile? or

Is a smile a moderate version of a grin?

I guess what I'm asking is which one comes first, or which is the full blown expression of happy face?
  

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Hi, Is a grin a moderate version of a smile? or Is a smile a moderate version of a grin? I guess what I'm asking is which one comes first, or which is the full blown expression of happy face?

— Clive

  • Hi, Is a grin a moderate version of a smile?
  • or Is a smile a moderate version of a grin?
  • I guess what I'm asking is which one comes first, or which is the full blown expression of happy face?
  • A grin is one kind of smile, the kind where you usually show a lot of teeth.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Is a grin a moderate version of a smile? or

Is a smile a moderate version of a grin?

I guess what I'm asking is which one comes first, or which is the full blown expression of happy face?

A grin is one kind of smile, the kind where you usually show a lot of teeth.



Clive
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