To frown meaning in English
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Definition
to frown: to bring one's eyebrows together to show that you are sad, annoyed or worried
Susie frowned after hearing Philip's horrible jokes. She didn't look happy at all.
to frown upon: to disapprove of
We here at Kalvin Krime frown upon that type of behavior. We completely disapprove of such ways of behaving.
a frown: a grimace, a face with eyebrows brought together, the opposite of a smile
Turn that frown upside down, sad clown. Smile please and try not to look so sad.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Turn that frown upside-down, sad clown!
US: Susie frowned after hearing Philip's horrible jokes.
- "I can't be sure, but I would swear they were almost like normal human beings: smiling, frowning, yawning."
- "And I swear the other day he frowned at me!"
- "Genteel manners, impeccable grooming, a slightly flamboyant dress sense, a love of theatre - all the hallmarks of an English gentleman - are frowned upon in a post-Brexit Europe."
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