wrymouth (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈraɪˌmʌθ
Definition
A facial expression that twists the mouth into a look of ironic, witty, or sarcastic amusement.
Examples
He gave a wrymouth at the suggestion that he should work for free.
Her wrymouth was barely perceptible, but it conveyed her skepticism.
How to Use wrymouth
- wrymouth at (prepositional phrase)
- to show a wrymouth in response to something — "He couldn't help but give a wrymouth at the absurd situation."
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