careta — meaning in English

English meaning

• grimace noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
• square noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
• straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

Senses

careta is used for these senses in English:

• grimace A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
• square (1950s, _, slang) A socially conventional or conservative person; a person who has little or no interest in the latest fads or trends.
• straight (colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
• straight (slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
• straight (slang) A normal person; someone in mainstream society.

grimace — full definition

1. noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
2. verb To twist one's face to express pain, distaste, or discomfort.

square — full definition

1. noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
2. noun An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.
3. adj Forming or having right angles.
4. adj Fair, honest, and straightforward.
5. adj Informal: old-fashioned or conventional in a boring way.

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