B2 verb Informal

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
buckteeth
Adjetivo
bucktoothed
Relacionado
bucktooth
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
buckteeth
Adjetivo
bucktoothed
Relacionado
bucktooth

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

buckteeth vs overbite

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

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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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