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snaggletooth

snaggletooth

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A Star Wars character from early toys and other products
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsnæɡəlˌtuθ/
translation icon : Snaggletooth
  • Many fans of the original Star Wars movies remember Snaggletooth from the vintage action figures.
  • Granny Snaggletooth

Examples

  • This is Walrus Man, and then this is Snaggletooth.

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

  • In the Star Wars universe, Snaggletooth is a character famously recognized by his distinctive appearance.

  • Collectors are eager to find toys featuring Snaggletooth, especially the rare variants released in the 1970s.

Surface Forms

snaggletooth main

Morphology

snaggletooth = snaggle + tooth (transparent) = snaggle + tooth

The proper name is formed directly from the common-noun compound 'snaggletooth' (snaggle + tooth), so the morphological relation is clear.

Etymology

Snaggletooth as a Star Wars name comes from the common words snaggle and tooth, with snaggle suggesting 'crooked' or 'sticking out', and the toy or creature was nicknamed for its noticeable tooth, which is why collectors still call it that.