Phrase guide

gloomy Gus

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person with a sullen, unhappy appearance or demeanor; a person with a pessimistic outlook.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of gloomy Gus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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noun

Meaning 3

someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sourpuss, picklepuss, pouter

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: unwelcome person, persona non grata

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