gubber-tush en · NOUN
Etymology
From gubber (of uncertain origin; possibly derived from gub or gob; compare gobber tooth) + tush (dialectal form of tusk). The earliest documented usage can be traced back to 1621.
Meanings
- (dialectal, obsolete) A large or protruding tooth, a tooth that is misaligned, or a tooth that stands out.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gubber-tushes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gubbertush | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
loose-toothed · gobber tooth · snaggletooth · bucktooth