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picklepussenUK
Thesaurus| Noun | 1.picklepuss - someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expressiongloomy Gus, pouter, sourpusscolloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speechunwelcome person, persona non grata - a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome |
picklepussenUK
picklepuss1. An exaggerated frown, scowl, or sullen expression (as if reacting to the briny flavor of pickle juice). What's with the picklepuss? We're on vacation—lighten up! The president's famous picklepuss appeared the moment the British Prime Minister began talking about the proposed trade agreement during the conference.2. Someone who wears such an expression frequently or constantly. We threw a surprise birthday party for Bill, but the picklepuss that he didn't even smile. Don't be such a picklepuss, darling. We're at a party, so stop worrying about work and try to enjoy yourself.picklepuss n. a person who has a puckered up mouth; a child who is about to cry. She is such a picklepuss. Nothing seems to please her. picklepussenUK
Synonyms for picklepussnoun someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expressionSynonymsRelated Words- colloquialism
- unwelcome person
- persona non grata
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