English

Alternative forms

• Gloomy Gus

Noun

gloomy Gus ‎(plural gloomy Guses)

1. (informal) A person with a sullen, unhappy appearance or demeanor; a person with a pessimistic outlook.
   • 1951 Mar. 5, "Gloomy Gus to the Contrary," Time:

     Even the pace-setting auto industry will not be as hard hit as many a Gloomy Gus had predicted.

See also

• Alibi Ike, Dapper Dan, doubting Thomas, good-time Charlie, nervous Nellie, plain Jane, Silent Sam