noun
sourpuss
SOW-uh-puus
noun
1
A person who is usually grumpy, gloomy, or scowling.
"Don't be such a sourpuss, it's only a little rain."
How to Use Sourpuss
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grump — someone who always looks miserable or annoyed.
When to use it
Informal and a little affectionate-teasing rather than harsh.
Word Forms
sourpussed past tense, sourpusses plural, sourpusses singular
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Etymology
From sour ("bad-tempered") + puss, old slang for "face" or "mouth."