surly — bad-tempered and unfriendly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bad-tempered and unfriendly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrli/
Korean meaning: 퉁명스러운, 무뚝뚝한
Korean pronunciation: **설**리
Example Sentences
- The surly bouncer wouldn't even look at my ID before saying no.
- My cat becomes surly whenever it's bath time.
- The surly teenager grunted instead of answering properly.
surly
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɜːrli//
bad-tempered and unfriendly
someone being bad-tempered and unfriendly toward others
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Origin
From Middle English 'sirly', originally meaning 'lordly' or 'imperious' (from 'sir' + '-ly'). The meaning gradually shifted from 'lordly and dignified' to 'arrogantly lordly' and finally to 'bad-tempered and rude'.
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“The surly bouncer wouldn't even look at my ID before saying no.”
“My cat becomes surly whenever it's bath time.”
“The surly teenager grunted instead of answering properly.”
“Even the morning coffee couldn't fix his surly mood.”
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