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General Slang
quit being ugly
KWIT bee-ing UG-lee · phrase · informal
Stop behaving badly or rudely.
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Definitions
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An admonition to stop acting mean, rude, or hateful—"ugly" refers to behavior, not looks.
“Quit being ugly to your sister and share.”
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quit being ugly In A Sentence
Quit being ugly to your sister and share.
Origin & Usage
Southern use of "ugly" to mean ill-mannered or unkind, a sense distinct from physical appearance.
Variants
don't be ugly
People Also Ask
What does "quit being ugly" mean?
It's an admonition to stop behaving badly, rudely, or hatefully—here "ugly" means bad conduct, not looks.
How do you use "quit being ugly"?
Use it to correct rude behavior, as in "Quit being ugly to your sister and share."
Why does "ugly" mean behavior here?
In Southern usage, "ugly" is extended from physical appearance to describe ill-mannered or unkind conduct.
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