grimace
intermediateB1/ˈɡrɪməs/ · grim-ace
to make a twisted or contorted facial expression, often indicating disgust or pain
Meanings
to make a twisted or contorted facial expression, often indicating disgust or pain
چہرے کا بگاڑنا، عام طور پر disgust یا درد کا اظہار کرنے کے لیے
چہرے کا بگاڑ
chehre ka bigaar
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- grimace of pain
- grimace at the thought
- grimace in disgust
Example Sentences
She grimaced at the bitter taste of the medicine.
اُس نے دوائی کے کڑوے ذائقے پر چہرہ بگڑا دیا۔
Us ne dawaai ke karwe zaiqe par chehra bigara diya.
He couldn't help but grimace when he saw the injury.
اُس نے چوٹ دیکھ کر چہرہ بگاڑ لیا۔
Us ne chot dekh kar chehra bigara liya.
The comedian made a grimace that made everyone laugh.
کامیڈین نے ایسا چہرہ بگڑا جس نے سب کو ہنسا دیا۔
Comedian ne aisa chehra bigara jis ne sab ko hansa diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of grimacing as making your face look like a grimace when tasting something sour.
Imagine someone tasting lemon and making a funny face.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں چہرہ بگاڑتے ہیں ہم، پتے گرتے ہیں جب خوشبو سے۔
Ishq mein chehra bigarte hain hum, patte girte hain jab khushboo se.
In love, we grimace, as leaves fall when touched by fragrance.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چہرے کی حالت بولتی ہے، باتیں نہیں کرنی پڑتیں۔
Chehre ki haalat bolti hai, baatein nahin karni partain.
The face speaks for itself, no words are needed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "grimacer" — to make a face
First known use: 16th century
The term has evolved from its French roots, initially describing a facial expression of disgust or discomfort.