November 18, 201015 yr Here is the word of the week: moue \MOO\, noun: A pouting grimace. The model's professional moue dissolved into pure sensation. -- Anthony Haden-Guest, "(Art) Project Runway," New York Observer, November, 2010 Dorian Gray stepped up on the dais with the air of a young Greek martyr, and made a little moue of discontent to Lord Henry, to whom he had rather taken a fancy. -- Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray Moue is a loan word from the French for "mouth and lips."
November 18, 201015 yr Active Members These word lessons will no doubt attract thousands of new members. Perhaps we could double our efforts and do two a week. Or can the site not handle that many new members at once?
November 18, 201015 yr Active Members An all American moue: As opposed to the original French version:
November 21, 201015 yr Active Members I apologize for my graceless answer. Not every post here is made with the intent to draw new posters, some are just meant to be fun for those who get a kick out of them.
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