Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
girn
verb
/ɡɪrn/
Definition
To make a grimace or snarl; to show the teeth in a way that is often associated with annoyance or anger.
Examples
- The dog began to girn when it saw the stranger approaching.
- She couldn’t help but girn at the terrible joke.
- His face girned in dissatisfaction when he heard the news.
Meaning
Girn refers to both the physical act of grimacing and the expression of displeasure or irritation. It is often used to describe animals, especially dogs, but can also refer to human expressions.
Synonyms
- snarl
- grimace
- scowl
- frown
