Frown

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fɹaÊŠn/Rhymes: -aÊŠn

Origin

From Old French frognier ("to frown or scowl"), from Gaulish *frognā ("nostril").

Full definition of frown

Noun

1. A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.

Derived terms

• permafrown

Verb

1. (intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.
2. (intransitive) To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.
• ShakespeareThe sky doth frown and lower upon our army.
3. (transitive) To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.Frown the impudent fellow into silence.

Derived terms

• frown at
• frown on
• frown upon