sourpuss

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sourpuss

A child calls his grumpy neighbor a sourpuss.

Definition

Noun: A person who is habitually gloomy, sullen, bad-tempered, or pessimistic; a killjoy.

Usage

The word "sourpuss" is an informal, slightly humorous term used to describe someone who is consistently in a bad mood or who rarely smiles. It implies a permanent or characteristic disposition rather than a temporary state. It is often used in a teasing or lighthearted, though critical, way.

Examples
  • Don't be such a sourpuss! It's a beautiful day.
  • My neighbor is a real sourpuss who complains about everything.
  • The party was fun until a few sourpusses arrived and dampened the mood.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before a noun.
    • He gave me a sourpuss look when I suggested going out.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sour (adj): Having a sharp, acidic taste; (of a person) bad-tempered or resentful. This is the root adjective from which "sourpuss" is derived.
  • Grouch (n): A habitually grumpy or complaining person. This is a very close synonym.
  • Killjoy (n): A person who spoils the enjoyment of others. This focuses more on the effect on others than the internal mood.
  • Curmudgeon (n): A bad-tempered or surly person, often an older man. This is a more formal term.
Synonyms

Grouch, grump, killjoy, wet blanket, pessimist, curmudgeon.

Antonyms

Optimist, cheerleader, life of the party, ray of sunshine.

Idioms and Related Phrases
  • To have a face like a sourpuss: To have a permanently gloomy or disapproving facial expression.
    • Why do you have a face like a sourpuss? Did something happen?
sourpuss

A child calls his grumpy neighbor a sourpuss.

Noun
  1. someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression

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