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frown

2 entries found.

Main Entry: 1frown
Pronunciation: \ˈfran\
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English frounen, from Middle French frogner to snort, frown, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh ffroen nostril, Old Irish srón nose
Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration
2 : to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression <critics frown on the idea>transitive verb : to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression

frown·er noun

frown·ing·ly \ˈfra-niŋ-lē\ adverb


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