- JLU spelling
- skin tiit
- Also written
- Skin teeth, Skin yuh teet
What “Skin teet” means
To skin yuh teet means to grin or show your teeth in a smile or laugh. It often suggests a smile that may not be sincere.
Examples
Wah yuh a skin yuh teet fah?
What are you grinning for?
Im jus a skin teet, im nuh mean it.
He's just grinning, he doesn't mean it.
How to use it
Everyday, slightly teasing. It is not rude, but it can imply someone is smirking or being two-faced.
Cultural context
The well-known proverb "Every skin teet nuh laugh" (not every grin is a laugh) warns that a smiling face can hide bad intentions.