grimace
[ grim-uh s, gri-meys ]
/ ˈgrɪm əs, grɪˈmeɪs /
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.
Nearby words
grillé, grilse, grim, grim dig, grim reaper, grimace, grimaldi, grimaldi man, grimaldi, joseph, grimaldian, grimalkin
Origin of grimace
Related formsgrim·ac·er, noungrim·ac·ing·ly, adverb
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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 Formsgrimacer, noungrimacingly, adverb
Word Origin for grimace
C17: from French grimace, of Germanic origin; related to Spanish grimazo caricature; see grim
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