permagrin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A permanent grin; a smile that is permanently transformed into a grin, appearing like it is printed onto one's face.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “permagrin” mean?
A permanent grin; a smile that is permanently transformed into a grin, appearing like it is printed onto one's face.
Is “permagrin” formal or informal?
permagrin is generally slang.