verb
girn
Girn (verb) means to grimace; to snarl.
verb
1
To grimace; to snarl.
2
To whinge, moan, complain.
3
To make elaborate unnatural and distorted faces as a form of amusement or in a girning competition.
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Etymology
From Middle English gyrnen, a metathesised form of grinnen, grennen. More at grin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of girn?
"girn" (verb) means to grimace; to snarl.
What are the different meanings of girn?
"girn" has 3 main meanings: 1. To grimace; to snarl; 2. To whinge, moan, complain; 3. To make elaborate unnatural and distorted faces as a form of amusement or in a girning competition.