Main Entry: ¹scowl

Pronunciation: \ˈskau̇(-ə)l\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English skoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan skule to scowl

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
2 : to exhibit a threatening aspecttransitive verb : to express with a scowl

— scowl·er noun

— scowl·ing·ly \ˈskau̇-liŋ-lē\ adverb