Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Surly.
How to pronounce surly:
US
Surly - as an adjective satellite
Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
Example: "A surly waiter"
Surly - as an adjective
Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
Example: "The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."
Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
Surly - as an adverb
In an arrogant or supercilious manner.
Example Sentences
"The surly teenager slammed the door and stomped upstairs."
"The waitress gave a surly reply when asked for a refill."
"He wore a surly expression on his face throughout the meeting."
"The surly customer complained about everything in the restaurant."
"The surly bus driver ignored the passengers' questions."
Word Game Points
Is SURLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SURLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SURLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSURLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SURLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSURLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
