Surly

/ˈsɜːli/

The meaning and definition of Surly, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
    β€œThe surly weather put us all in a bad mood.”
  2. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
adverb
  1. In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

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