sourpuss

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See also: sour puss

English

Etymology

From sour (bad-tempered) +‎ puss (slang for mouth).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsaʊə(ɹ)ˌpʊs/

Noun

sourpuss (plural sourpusses)

  1. (informal) A person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable; a grouch. A scowling person.

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