GRIMACE


Meaning of GRIMACE in English

[ grɪ'meɪs , 'grɪməs ]

■ noun an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

■ verb make a ~.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

C17: from Fr., from Sp. grimazo 'caricature', from grima 'fright'.

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