moue

[ moo ]

noun

, plural moues [moo].

1. a pouting grimace.

moue

/ mu /

noun

1. a disdainful or pouting look

Word History and Origins

Origin of moue¹

First recorded in 1845–50; from French; Old French moe; mow ³

Example Sentences

No more but scorne?Moue on then, starres, worke your pernicious will.Onely the wise rule, and preuent your ill.

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She made a little moue at me, and went on hemming the curtains, getting up now and then to measure them.

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"Hot bacon and eggs would be no harm to friendship," answered Miss Dalziel, with an affectionate moue.

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She made an entrancing little moue at the thought of sweaters and rubber soles.

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"Oh—" Margaret Davis turned squarely in her chair, pursing her carmine lips into an irresistible moue.

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