sourpuss
[ souuh r-poo s, sou-er- ]
/ ˈsaʊərˌpʊs, ˈsaʊ ər- /
noun Informal.
a person having a grouchy disposition that is often accompanied by a scowling facial expression.
Words nearby sourpuss
source material, source program, sourcing, sourdine, sourdough, sourpuss, soursop, sourveld, sourwood, sous vide, sous-chef
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Examples from the Web for sourpuss
Better that I leave the seminary than stay and become a sourpuss.
Bob C. always thought Bob L. was a sourpuss, too "corrosive."
British Dictionary definitions for sourpuss
sourpuss
/ (ˈsaʊəˌpʊs) /
noun
informal a person whose facial expression or nature is habitually gloomy or sullen
Word Origin for sourpuss
C20: from sour + puss ²
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