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grimace

[grim-uhs, gri-meys] / ˈgrɪm əs, grɪˈmeɪs /
NOUN
scowling facial expression
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WEAK




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Nesmith and Siakam could only grimace at each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Three portable toilets in the west parking lot were so full that a woman repeatedly opened and closed each door with a grimace and then walked away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Eyebrows dance above her piercing eyes as her mouth stretches into a toothy grin that’s part smile, part grimace.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2024

He missed, with a smile - or perhaps grimace - and a wink to go with it.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

Koffi twisted her mouth to form a half grimace she hoped would suffice.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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