SCOWL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SCOWL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SCOWL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Scowl

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a verb): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Danish skule ‘scowl’. The noun dates from the early 16th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: skaʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an angry or bad-tempered expression

Short Definition:

angry or bad-tempered expression

Examples:
  • she stamped into the room with a scowl on her face

Word: Scowl

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: skaʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

Short Definition:

frown in angry or bad-tempered way

Examples:
  • she scowled at him defiantly

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