Being Ugly
This phrase is one that is used by many cultures across the world, and it refers to someone’s poor manners or mean behavior, rather than their physical appearance. To “be ugly” is to speak to or treat someone cruelly or uncouthly. For example, a boy teasing his sister might be reprimanded by his mother, who will say, “John, stop being ugly to your sister!” While we do not think that there is an antonym to this phrase, and people cannot “be pretty”, “ugly” behavior is rarely tolerated in modest Southern homes.
Being Ugly
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