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grimace
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[ɡrɪˈmeɪs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
(e.g: she gave a grimace of pain)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from French, from Spanish grimazo ‘caricature’, from grima ‘fright’
[ɡrɪˈmeɪs], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make a grimace
(e.g: I sipped the coffee and grimaced)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from French, from Spanish grimazo ‘caricature’, from grima ‘fright’
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