grina — meaning in English

English meaning

• sneer verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
• weep verb To cry, especially with sobbing, as an expression of strong emotion.

Senses

grina is used for these senses in English:

• sneer (intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
• weep To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

sneer — full definition

1. verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
2. noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.

weep — full definition

1. verb To cry, especially with sobbing, as an expression of strong emotion.
2. verb To ooze or seep moisture in small amounts, as a wound or damp wall might.

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