How to use "surly" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "surly" in popular movie and book plots

Then he's sent to Antarctica to wipe out another batch of surly extraterrestrials. - Disruptor (video game)
She hires surly backwoods drunkard Paul Grogan to serve as her guide. - Piranha (1978 film)
Outside the trailer, Adamson gives Black and the surly mechanic, named Meatball, a job. - Fast Company (1979 film)
Meanwhile, Jeff's surly attitude and decreased desire to be in the contest is noticed by his father. - Girls Just Want to Have Fun (film)
Ebenezer Scrooge, a surly money-lender, does not share the merriment of Christmas. - The Muppet Christmas Carol
On Christmas Eve, in 19th century London, Ebenezer Scrooge, a surly money-lender, does not share the merriment of Christmas. - Scrooge (1970 film)
When no one answers the door, he walks into the house, narrowly escaping as the surly homeowner returns. - Eden Lake
When all seems lost, Tommy persuades a surly waitress to serve him chicken wings after the kitchen closes. - Tommy Boy
Being unable to pilot the Crusader Sir Roger directs the surly Branithar to pilot them to France. - The High Crusade
Nicholas decides against attending, but his surly housekeeper Gretchen informs him that Mabrey engineered their televised scandal. - The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Hiking up the road, the siblings find a nearly deserted mining town where a surly white man directs them towards a nearby hotel. - Walkabout (film)
Rinkitink's companion, other than the rowers from Gilgad, is a surly goat named Bilbil who seems to be Rinkitink's opposite in attitude. - Rinkitink in Oz
Leaven is a mathematics student, Holloway a physician and conspiracy theorist, and the surly Worth declines to talk about himself. - Cube (film)
On Christmas Eve in 19th-century London, Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck), a surly money-lender, does not share the merriment of Christmas. - Mickey's Christmas Carol
Joe's surly assistant Dolge Orlick is envious of Pip and dislikes Mrs Joe. - Great Expectations
The Venture quickly gets underway and, during the voyage, the surly first mate, Jack Driscoll, gradually falls in love with Ann. - King Kong (1933 film)

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