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Surly Sur Lee Adjective Irritably Sullen Churlish Mood Manner

Surly is an adjective describing a sullen, irritable mood or manner, or a menacing appearance.

Surly is an adjective describing a sullen, irritable mood or manner, or a menacing appearance.

Front surly \SUR-lee\
Back adjective
1. Irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner: crabbed.
2. Menacing or threatening in appearance.

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