grimace

Definitions


[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:
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)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from French, from Spanish grimazo ‘caricature’, from grima ‘fright’




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