grinch paw

English

Etymology

In reference to the design of the Grinch, a Dr. Seuss character recognized from How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957).

Noun

grinch paw (countable and uncountable, plural grinch paws)

  1. (informal, chiefly US) An animal's paw (usually a dog's) with long fur that has outgrown over and hides the toes.
    Synonyms: grinch foot, grinch toe