scowly

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adjective

Indicative of, or characterised by a scowl.

Scrabble 14

Meanings

adjectivescowly (comparative scowlier or more scowly, superlative scowliest or most scowly)

comparative scowlier · comparative more scowly · superlative scowliest · superlative most scowly

  1. Indicative of, or characterised by a scowl.

    You said something about Lunn” said Krazzock turning to face the messenger. Krazzock had a scowlly look on his face.

    2008, Ken Chartrand, Days of the Unicorn King
    1 more example

    There was a faded picture on the mantel at home of Uncle Pete, age four, holding the hand of Aunt Bareeba, a fat three-year-old with frizzy dark hair and a scowlly expression.

    1992, Deborah Moulton, Summer girl

Origin

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Chicago

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