Definition of surly Surly
/sɚˈli/ - [serlee] - sur•ly
We found 10 definitions of surly from 5 different sources.
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What does surly mean?
WordNet
Adjectivesurly, surlier, surliest |
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| surly - inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind" | ||
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| ill-natured having an irritable and unpleasant disposition | ||
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Wiktionary 
- surly (Adverb)
In an arrogant or supercilious manner. - surly (Adjective)
Lordly, arrogant, supercilious. - surly (Adjective)
Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly. - surly (Adjective)
Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- surly (a.)
Arrogant; haughty. - surly (a.)
Gloomily morose; ill-natured, abrupt, and rude; severe; sour; crabbed; rough; sullen; gloomy; as, a surly groom; a surly dog; surly language; a surly look. - surly (a.)
Rough; dark; tempestuous.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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surly
sur′li, adj. morose: uncivil: tempestuous.—adv. Sur′lily.—n. Sur′liness. [For sir-ly, for sir-like, arrogant.]
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