grimace

 
Pronunciation: /ˈgrɪməs, grɪˈmeɪs/

noun

  • an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement: she gave a grimace of pain

verb

[no object]
  • make a grimace: I sipped the coffee and grimaced

Derivatives

grimacer

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French, from Spanish grimazo 'caricature', from grima 'fright'