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Definition
A person who looks angry, stern, or is pulling a long face.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who habitually wears an unfriendly or stern expression, rather than someone who is just angry in a single moment. It carries a slightly humorous or teasing tone when used to describe a friend, but can be quite critical when used to describe a boss or colleague. The term focuses on the physical appearance of the face, implying that the person is unapproachable.
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He is always a sourpuss at work, nobody dares to talk to him.
Why are you acting like a grumpy person today?
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Common phrases
looking like a total sourpuss
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry, as it describes a person's typical demeanor or current facial expression rather than their internal emotional state. It is not used to describe someone who is crying or sad, only someone who looks annoyed or hostile.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
