n.
Pronunciation: ' skau ̇ (- ə )l
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English skoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skule to scowl
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
2 : to exhibit a threatening aspect
transitive verb : to express with a scowl
– scowl · er noun
– scowl · ing · ly \ ' skau ̇ -li ŋ -l ē \ adverb