sourpuss
|sour/puss|
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/ˈsaʊərˌpʊs/
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/ˈsaʊəˌpʊs/
grumpy person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sourpuss' originates from English, combining 'sour' meaning 'having an acid taste' and 'puss' meaning 'face'.
Historical Evolution
'sourpuss' was first used in the early 20th century to describe someone with a sour expression.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a sour facial expression, but over time it evolved to describe a person's overall grumpy demeanor.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/07 09:52