scowler

scowl

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoul]
- /skaʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoul]
- /skaʊl/

Definitions of scowler word

verb without object scowler to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner. 1
verb without object scowler to have a gloomy or threatening look. 1
verb with object scowler to affect or express with a scowl. 1
noun scowler a scowling expression, look, or aspect. 1
noun scowler a person who scowls 0
noun scowler a hooligan 0

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Origin of scowler

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English scoulen (v.); perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Danish skule to scowl, Norwegian skule to look furtively, though these may be < Low German schūlen to spy

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Parts of speech for Scowler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scowler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

scowler usage trend in Literature

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