B2 verb غير رسمي

buckteeth

/ˈbʌk.tiːθ/

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

أمثلة

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1

The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.

The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.

2

Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.

Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.

3

I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.

I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
buckteeth
صفة
bucktoothed
مرتبط
bucktooth
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'buck' (a male rabbit or deer) which is often depicted with two large, prominent front teeth.

اختبار سريع

The orthodontist explained that her _____ were caused by a narrow upper jaw.

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أمثلة

1

The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.

everyday

The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.

2

Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.

formal

Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.

3

I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.

informal

I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.

4

Clinical studies suggest that the development of buckteeth may be exacerbated by prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood.

academic

Clinical studies suggest that the development of buckteeth may be exacerbated by prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood.

5

In character design for the new animation project, we gave the protagonist buckteeth to emphasize his quirky personality.

business

In character design for the new animation project, we gave the protagonist buckteeth to emphasize his quirky personality.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
buckteeth
صفة
bucktoothed
مرتبط
bucktooth

تلازمات شائعة

prominent buckteeth very noticeable protruding front teeth
fix buckteeth to correct protruding teeth through dentistry
noticeable buckteeth buckteeth that are easily seen
large buckteeth big protruding front teeth
severe buckteeth extreme protrusion of the front teeth

العبارات الشائعة

bucktoothed grin

a wide smile that shows protruding front teeth

to hide one's buckteeth

to cover one's mouth or smile carefully due to protruding teeth

corrective surgery for buckteeth

medical procedure to fix tooth protrusion

يُخلط عادةً مع

buckteeth vs overbite

Overbite is the vertical overlap of teeth; buckteeth (or overjet) refers specifically to the horizontal protrusion.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The term is generally informal and can be perceived as slightly offensive or mocking in some contexts. In medical or professional settings, 'protruding teeth' or 'malocclusion' is preferred.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often treat 'buckteeth' as a singular noun; remember that 'bucktooth' is the singular form for one tooth, while 'buckteeth' refers to the set.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'buck' (a male rabbit or deer) which is often depicted with two large, prominent front teeth.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from 'buck' (male animal, specifically referencing the large teeth of rabbits or hares) combined with 'teeth'.

أنماط نحوية

Plural noun Usually takes a plural verb Commonly preceded by adjectives like 'prominent' or 'noticeable'
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السياق الثقافي

In Western pop culture, buckteeth have historically been used as a visual shorthand in cartoons to represent characters that are nerdy, goofy, or rural.

اختبار سريع

The orthodontist explained that her _____ were caused by a narrow upper jaw.

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