gleek

/ɡliːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, sudden, and often involuntary movement of the body, especially of the face or head, typically in response to something surprising or unpleasant.

“She made a gleek of surprise when she saw the snake in the corner.”

Synonyms

  • grimace
  • shudder

Antonyms

  • grin
  • smile