Sourpuss
(noun)
- A person with a sour or unpleasant attitude or facial expression.
- A person who is always grumpy or negative.
Origin:
The word "sourpuss" is a combination of the words "sour" meaning having an acidic or bitter taste or attitude, and "puss" which is a slang term for a person"s face, especially when it is considered to be unattractive or unpleasant, therefore it refers to a person with a sour or unpleasant attitude or facial expression.
Examples:
- She had a sourpuss expression on her face all day.
- He was always a sourpuss and never had anything nice to say.
- The sourpuss was unhappy with the way the meeting was going.
- The sourpuss was in a foul mood and no one wanted to be around him.
- The sourpuss attitude was draining the energy out of the room.