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Definition of "gurning" [gurning]

  • Alternative spelling of girning. (noun)

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Use "gurning" in a sentence
  • "A gurn, or gurning is the ancient English art of pulling very silly faces."
  • "David Tennant has returned to acting, not shouting and gurning, which is a good thing, and Donna has properly settled down now."
  • "Originated at Egremont Crab Fair in 1297 (named after apples not custaceans) after Henry III granted this apple variety a royal charter, 'gurning' was born from expressions caused by the bitterness of the apples."
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