stony-jawcreature
nounUK /ˈstəʊni dʒɔː ˈkriːtʃə/
US /ˈstoʊni dʒɔː ˈkriːtʃər/
A stony-jawcreature is a made-up animal with a hard, rock-like jaw.
The storybook hero bravely faced the stony-jawcreature in the dark cave.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A stubborn person who refuses to change their mind.
My uncle is a real stony-jawcreature when it comes to trying new food.
3. A toy figure with a tough, rocky face.
He lined up his stony-jawcreature toys on the shelf.
4. A nickname for someone with a very firm, serious expression.
The coach called the goalie our little stony-jawcreature after the big save.