Kin-teet’

[kin-teet]

Definition

To grin, showing one's teeth (sometimes in a mocking or insincere way).

Example Sentences

Patois:
Stop kin-teet' like yuh think everything a joke!
English:
Stop grinning as if you think everything is a joke!

Patois:
Him just a kin-teet' inna mi face while planning bad against mi.
English:
He is just grinning insincerely in my face while plotting against me.

Usage Tip

Refers specifically to showing teeth in an insincere, foolish, or deceitful grin ("skin teeth").

Patois Synonym: laugh
English Synonym: grin insincerely; sneer; show teeth

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