FROWN


Meaning of FROWN in English

■ verb furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.

↘( ~ on/upon ) disapprove of.

■ noun an expression of this type.

Derivatives

~ing adjective

~ingly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. froignier , from froigne 'surly look', of Celtic origin.

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