Phrase guide

shit-eating grin

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, vulgar

Examples

  • Near-synonym: smirk

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: coprophagous grin, fish-eating grin, simper, smirk

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: rictus jubilatoire — broad smile of smugness
  • French: sourire de faux-cul — broad smile of smugness
  • Japanese: ドヤ顔 (doyagao) — broad smile of smugness
  • French: sourire à manger de la merde — broad smile of embarrassment