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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.

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