moue
a pouting grimace.
Origin of moue
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How to use moue in a sentence
No more but scorne?moue on then, starres, worke your pernicious will.Onely the wise rule, and preuent your ill.
The Fatal Dowry | Philip MassingerShe made a little moue at me, and went on hemming the curtains, getting up now and then to measure them.
The Idyl of Twin Fires | Walter Prichard Eaton"Hot bacon and eggs would be no harm to friendship," answered Miss Dalziel, with an affectionate moue.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginShe made an entrancing little moue at the thought of sweaters and rubber soles.
Mavis of Green Hill | Faith Baldwin"Oh—" Margaret Davis turned squarely in her chair, pursing her carmine lips into an irresistible moue.
Lightnin' | Frank Bacon
British Dictionary definitions for moue
/ French (mu) /
a disdainful or pouting look
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