rictus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • the gaping of a mouth, as when laughing or yawning

Etymology

Affix from Latin ringor (I am vexed, show my teeth, I snarl, angry, snarl, I gape).

Origin

Latin

ringor

Gloss

I am vexed, show my teeth, I snarl, angry, snarl, I gape

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

Emoji
🐗 💢 🗯️ 😠 😡 😾 🙍 🤬

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