GRIMACE


Meaning of GRIMACE in English

I. ˈgrimə̇s, grə̇ˈmās noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grīma mask, helmet — more at grime

1. : a deliberate or involuntary distortion of the countenance expressive of some feeling (as contempt, disapprobation, complacency) : a wry face

gave a little grimace of disgust

2.

a. : artful show : affectation ; broadly : sham , pretense

b. archaic : an affected expression or attitude especially of formal good manners or exaggerated gentility

II. intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: French grimacer, from grimace, n.

: to make grimaces : distort one's face : make faces

• grimac·er -sə(r) noun -s

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