Associations to the word «Surly»

Wiktionary

SURLY, adjective. (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
SURLY, adjective. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
SURLY, adjective. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
SURLY, adverb. (obsolete) In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

Dictionary definition

SURLY, adjective. Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind".

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill