adjective
General Slang
ugly
UG-lee · adjective · informal
Mean, rude, or ill-tempered (of behavior).
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In Southern usage, describing bad or hateful behavior rather than physical looks.
“There's no call to be ugly about it.”
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ugly In A Sentence
There's no call to be ugly about it.
Origin & Usage
Southern extension of "ugly" from appearance to disposition and conduct.
People Also Ask
What does "ugly" mean in Southern usage?
It describes mean, rude, or ill-tempered behavior rather than physical appearance.
How do you use "ugly" this way?
Use it about conduct, as in "There's no call to be ugly about it."
Where does this sense of "ugly" come from?
It's a Southern extension of "ugly" from describing appearance to describing disposition and conduct.
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