English Explanatory Dictionary

kick in the teeth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.

Pronunciation

En-au-kick in the teeth.ogg

Word forms

kick in the teeth kicks in the teeth

Synonyms

slap in the face

Derived words

better than a kick in the teeth
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