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Definition of "sourpuss" []

  • Slang A habitually gloomy or sullen person. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "sourpuss" in a sentence
  • "When life deals you lemons, it is easy to become a "sourpuss" and retreat."
  • "What kind of sourpuss wouldn't want to come home to kids playing whiffle (Wiffle(TM)) ball?"
  • "Also, I posted a Harrison upset Thursday, yet, I only get, mostly, the "sourpuss" replies."