buckteeth
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
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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
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
The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.
everydayThe little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.
Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.
formalOrthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.
I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.
informalI used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.
Clinical studies suggest that the development of buckteeth may be exacerbated by prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood.
academicClinical studies suggest that the development of buckteeth may be exacerbated by prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood.
In character design for the new animation project, we gave the protagonist buckteeth to emphasize his quirky personality.
businessIn character design for the new animation project, we gave the protagonist buckteeth to emphasize his quirky personality.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
Overbite is the vertical overlap of teeth; buckteeth (or overjet) refers specifically to the horizontal protrusion.
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.
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.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'buck' (a male rabbit or deer) which is often depicted with two large, prominent front teeth.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from 'buck' (male animal, specifically referencing the large teeth of rabbits or hares) combined with 'teeth'.
Patrones gramaticales
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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