grimace
[ grim-uhs, gri-meys ]
/ ˈgrɪm əs, grɪˈmeɪs /
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noun
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
verb (used without object), grim·aced, grim·ac·ing.
to make grimaces.
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Origin of grimace
OTHER WORDS FROM grimace
grim·ac·er, noungrim·ac·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby grimace
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grimace
/ (ɡrɪˈmeɪs) /
noun
an ugly or distorted facial expression, as of wry humour, disgust, etc
verb
(intr) to contort the face
Derived forms of grimace
grimacer, noungrimacingly, adverbWord Origin for grimace
C17: from French grimace, of Germanic origin; related to Spanish grimazo caricature; see grim
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