grimace (ɡrɪˈmeɪs
)
Definitions
noun
- an ugly or distorted facial expression, as of wry humour, disgust, etc
verb
- intr to contort the face
Derived Forms
griˈmacer noun
griˈmacingly adverb
Word Origin
C17: from French grimace, of Germanic origin; related to Spanish grimazo caricature; see grim
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