gurn
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The in-canon story details Jar Jar’s demotion to the status of a lowly Naboo street performer, destined to pratfall and gurn for a pittance in galactic credits for the rest of his days.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 20, 2017
Her face is in a state of constant squirm, and thanks to cinematographer Sean Price Williams’ roving close-ups, each tic, grimace, and gurn is a small gem of portraiture.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2015
It’s as if the wind has changed direction, and Evans can’t get that gurn off his face.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 28, 2014
They gurn on-screen while kids drag and drop more than 100 props to trigger different emotions, from happiness and fear to shyness and sadness.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 15, 2013
They stand as lonely sentries, shivering, glancing around nervously and awaiting the arrival of kids determined to gurn, make obscene gestures and, rightly, enjoy their moment on camera.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 27, 2013
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