Glunch

/ɡlʌntʃ/ verb

Definition

To look angry, sullen, or displeased; to scowl or pull a sour face.

Etymology

Scottish and Northern English dialect word, possibly related to 'glum.' Recorded in dialectal literature since at least the 1800s, though its precise origin remains speculative.

Kelly Says

This Scottish verb is what your face does when you're really, truly annoyed—it's not just frowning, it's the whole sullen, clenched expression of displeasure!

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