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Definition of wry-mouthed

1 : having a crooked or distorted mouth
2 : twisted as if coming from a wry mouth : having a caustically bitter or humorous turn or twist plenty of thrilling incident and … wry-mouthed satire— R. E. Roberts

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“Wry-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wry-mouthed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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