Can anyone tell me how they think the slang word "grill" (as in a grill that goes on your teeth) came to be?

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Can anyone tell me how they think the slang word "grill" (as in a grill that goes on your teeth) came to be?

2006-09-21 12:08:30 · 4 answers · asked by kayla marie ♥ 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Probably because it looks like you've put the front of a car (the grill) in your mouth. It's a ridiculous fad. I don't get it.

2006-09-21 12:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The 'grill' on your teeth refers to braces. It is in reference to the grills of older automobiles, which were large and shiny - unlike most of today's braces.

2006-09-21 12:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because the look like the grills on cars!

2006-09-21 12:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by maria u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

grillz

2006-09-21 12:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by prego lemur <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋