General
greetin-faced
What does greetin-faced mean?
Having a sulky, whinging or tearful expression.
"Whit are ye that greetin-faced aboot?"
Origin
Scots, 'greetin' (crying) + 'faced', i.e. wearing a crying face.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'greetin-faced' mean?
It describes someone with a sulky, whinging or tearful expression — a miserable-looking face.
What does 'greetin' mean in Scots?
'Greetin' means crying or weeping, so 'greetin-faced' literally means wearing a crying face.
How do you use 'greetin-faced'?
Often as a mild rebuke, e.g. 'Whit are ye that greetin-faced aboot?'
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