"permafrown" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈpɝməfɹaʊn/ [General-American], /ˈpɜːməfɹaʊn/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: permafrowns [plural]
Etymology: From perma- + frown. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|perma|frown}} perma- + frown Head templates: {{en-noun}} permafrown (plural permafrowns)
  1. (informal) A permanent frown. Tags: informal Synonyms: perma-frown Related terms: resting bitch face

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Alternative forms

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