Associations to the word «Surly»
Noun
- Growl
- Harry
- Brute
- Innkeeper
- Grunt
- Softness
- Tone
- Nod
- Temper
- Mood
- Countenance
- Scowl
- Disposition
- Groom
- Chatter
- Ill
- Manfred
- Greeting
- Brewing
- Tarzan
- Waiter
- Rogue
- Silent
- Thug
- Bike
- Englishman
- Knuckle
- Dwarf
- Frown
- Humour
- Intruder
- Reply
- Griffin
- Glance
- Hogan
- Manner
- Attitude
- Porter
- Schooner
- Glare
- Thick
- Kinsman
- Spokesman
- Bunch
- Aye
- Camel
- Gypsy
- Garion
- Squirrel
- Sharpe
- Fellow
- Clerk
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SURLY, adjective. (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
SURLY, adjective. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
SURLY, adjective. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
SURLY, adverb. (obsolete) In an arrogant or supercilious manner.
Dictionary definition
SURLY, adjective. Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind".
Wise words
The short words are best, and the old words are the best of
all.