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Meaning of sourpuss | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
/ˈsaʊə(ɹ)ˌpʊs/

Definitions

A person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable; a grouch; a scowling person.

informal

Equivalents

Español cascarrabias
Suomi hapannaama
Polski maruda zrzęda

Examples

“They butt heads sometimes because Jenna can be pretty selfish and tone-deaf, and Jeordie can be a little bit of a sourpuss.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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