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frowner

|frown/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈfraʊnər/

🇬🇧

/ˈfraʊnə/

(frown)

displeasure expression

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
frown	frowners	frowns	frowned	frowned	frowning	frowner

Etymology

Etymology Information

'frown' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'froignier,' where 'froigne' meant 'to wrinkle the brow.'

Historical Evolution

'froignier' transformed into the Middle English word 'frounen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'frown.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to wrinkle the brow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to show displeasure or disapproval.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who frowns or shows displeasure or disapproval through facial expression.

The frowner in the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/21 16:45