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Rictus

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Rictus"

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Word	Definition
gapingverb	Wide open.
risus sardonicusnoun	A rictus grin; an abnormal sustained spasm of the facial muscles that appears to produce grinning, characteristic of tetanus and of strychnine poisoning.
rattletrapnoun	(informal) A mechanical device, particularly an automobile, that is worn out, run down, or mechanically unreliable as indicated by noises it makes in operation.
frouncenoun	A plait or curl.
quorknoun	The cry of a raven.
rag-boxnoun	(obsolete, slang, dysphemistic) A person's mouth.
mouthingnoun	The act of forming a shape with the mouth, especially as part of sign language.
coprophagous grinnoun	(euphemistic, rare) A shit-eating grin.
gabbleratchetnoun	(UK, dialect, obsolete) A noisy bird.
grinnoun	A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
mycterismnoun	(rare, rhetoric) A subtle or scornful jibe.
rimanoun	(anatomy) A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
raspingnoun	A sound that rasps.
grimacenoun	A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
roarnoun	A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
rixationnoun	(obsolete) Scolding; brawling.
ruttlenoun	(chiefly Northern England) A rattling sound in the throat arising from difficulty in breathing.
irrumationoun	Alternative form of irrumation. [The act of, or an instance of, thrusting the penis into the mouth; active penetration of a mouth.]
hog jawnoun	The mouth of a pig, especially when used as food.
chortlenoun	A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.