moue

[ moo ]
/ mu /
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noun, plural moues [moo] /mu/.

a pouting grimace.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
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Origin of moue

< French; Old French moe; see mow3

Words nearby moue

motzer, mou, mouch, mouchette, mouchoir, moue, mouflon, mought, mouillé, moujik, moulage
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Words related to moue

physiognomy, frown, pout, smirk, kisser, mug, mouth, grimace, smile

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British Dictionary definitions for moue

moue
/ French (mu) /

noun

a disdainful or pouting look
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