Sourpuss Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsaʊɚˌpʊs

SOW-er-pus

UK

sˈaʊəpʊs

SOW-uh-pus

Definition

A 'sourpuss' is a person who is always grumpy, unhappy, or complaining, especially in a childish way.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mildly teasing. Often used to describe someone spoiling the mood or refusing to join in fun. Should not be used in formal situations. Similar to 'grump' or 'party pooper,' but milder and less serious.

• Spanish: gruñón - cara larga (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): mal-humorado - cara fechada (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): mal-humorado - cara fechada (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 爱抱怨的人 - 闹情绪的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 愛抱怨的人 - 鬧情緒的人
• Hindi: चिड़चिड़ा व्यक्ति - नाराज़ चेहरे वाला (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: متجهم - عابس (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: বদমেজাজি - মুখখারাপ (অভিমানী)
• Russian: ворчун - хмурый (разг.)
• Japanese: ぶすっとした人 - 不機嫌な人
• Vietnamese: người cau có - người hay cau mày
• Korean: 투덜이 - 찡그린 사람
• Turkish: suratsız - somurtkan (samimi ortamda)
• Urdu: کھڑوس - بد مزاج
• Indonesian: muka masam - orang yang cemberut

Example Sentences

Don't be a sourpuss—come play with us!

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My little brother is a real sourpuss in the morning.

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Why the sourpuss face today?

basic

Cheer up, sourpuss! It’s not the end of the world.

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He always acts like a sourpuss when things don’t go his way.

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No one likes a sourpuss at a party.

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