entredientes

Spanish

adv
Definitions
  • under one's breath; in a murmur; quietly; especially, so as to avoid being overheard, as when saying something disrespectful

Etymology

Affix from Spanish, Castilian entre (between) + Spanish, Castilian dientes (teeth).

Origin

Spanish

dientes

Gloss

teeth

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