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Definition of sourpussed

sourpussed

/ˈsaʊ.ər.pʊst/
sour · pussed
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sourpussed Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

North American Having a dour, sullen, or grumpy facial expression or disposition.

Example

"The sourpussed clerk behind the counter barely looked up when we asked for directions."

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• Nearby Words

sourly
sourness
sourpuss
sourpussed
soursop
sous river
sousaphone

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century by adding the adjectival suffix '-ed' to 'sourpuss', an American slang compound combining 'sour' with 'puss' (a slang term for the face or mouth, from Irish 'pus' meaning lip or mouth).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sourpussed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sourpussed
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