1. to make a grotesque facial expression, typically by twisting the mouth and face
Usage: chiefly British and Scottish; informal
2. to complain or whine in a persistent manner
Usage: chiefly Scottish; informal

1. a grotesque facial expression or grimace
Usage: chiefly British and Scottish; informal

Examples

• The child was girning at the camera during the family photo.
• He spent the whole meeting girning about the new office policy.
• She made a funny girning face that made everyone laugh.
• Stop girning and just accept the decision.
• The toddler started girning when she didn't get her way.
• His girning expression showed his disapproval without saying a word.