sourpuss

[ souuhr-poos, sou-er- ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a person having a grouchy disposition that is often accompanied by a scowling facial expression.

sourpuss

/ ˈsaʊəˌpʊs /

noun

1. informal.
   a person whose facial expression or nature is habitually gloomy or sullen

Word History and Origins

Origin of sourpuss¹

First recorded in 1935–40; sour + puss ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of sourpuss¹

C20: from sour + puss ²

Example Sentences

So there I was: stuck with old sourpuss.

From Literature

Not to put too fine a point on things, but Mike, as played by Hutcherson, is a real sourpuss.

From Seattle Times

Feb. 12 was an all-time low for sourpuss Sports letters.

From Los Angeles Times

Goodman, also known as an occasional sourpuss, put meeting some of his “sporting heroes,” whether they were in the audience or competing, near the top of his list of memories.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a hard time to be a dictatorial sourpuss in college athletics.

From Washington Post