Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A habitually gloomy or sullen person.
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- noun A person who is habitually
gloomy ,sullen ormiserable ; agrouch .
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- noun someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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When life deals you lemons, it is easy to become a "sourpuss" and retreat.
Kari Henley: How To Let Go Of Recession Depression and Live a Joyful life Kari Henley 2010
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When life deals you lemons, it is easy to become a "sourpuss" and retreat.
Kari Henley: How To Let Go Of Recession Depression and Live a Joyful life Kari Henley 2010
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When life deals you lemons, it is easy to become a "sourpuss" and retreat.
Kari Henley: How To Let Go Of Recession Depression and Live a Joyful life Kari Henley 2010
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What kind of sourpuss wouldn't want to come home to kids playing whiffle (Wiffle(TM)) ball?
"They think we’re a cult. People think we should be home playing 'Grand Theft Auto.'" Ann Althouse 2008
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Also, I posted a Harrison upset Thursday, yet, I only get, mostly, the "sourpuss" replies.
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What kind of sourpuss could begrudge anyone a champagne-soaked Oscar party when there's recycling involved?
Personism 2009
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He offers Ulrik a cell-like room in a house owned by Jensen's sourpuss sister Karen Margrethe Jorun Kjellsby.
Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: A Somewhat Gentle Man Marshall Fine 2011
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I was having a fabulous time until the sourpuss behind me said, "Are you going to stand up and dance the whole night?"
Elizabeth Thorp: At 60, Sting Can Still Rock a Packed House & a Muscle Tee Elizabeth Thorp 2011
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I was having a fabulous time until the sourpuss behind me said, "Are you going to stand up and dance the whole night?"
Elizabeth Thorp: At 60, Sting Can Still Rock a Packed House & a Muscle Tee Elizabeth Thorp 2011
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General comments: bee said ... the lady has a great voice. why are there so many sourpuss faces in the audience? most of them look constipated. is it illegal to smile or appear to be enjoying oneself?
I am floored by Onnondonnu Chernnadi ~~ Anjali 2009
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