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ムスっと (むすっと) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
sullenly ; discontentedly ; with hurt feelings
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Describes a facial expression or attitude of silent displeasure, sulkiness, or being in a huff. Often used with する to mean 'to sulk' or 'to look sullen'.
スっ
と
し
た
顔かお
で
座すわ
っ
て
いる
。
Sitting there with a sullen look on one's face.
Similar words ふくれっ 面つら ふくれっ面 is a noun meaning 'sulky face' or 'pout', while ムスっと describes the manner or state of being sullen.
不ふ 機き 嫌げん 不機嫌 is a more general adjective/noun for 'bad mood' or 'displeasure', whereas ムスっと specifically evokes a silent, pouty expression.
Etymology Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely related to the sound-symbolic element むす, suggesting a closed, tight-lipped expression.
