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grumpy

adjective
\ ˈgrəm-pē How to pronounce grumpy (audio) \
grumpier; grumpiest

Definition of grumpy

: moodily cross : surly

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Other Words from grumpy

grumpily \ ˈgrəm-​pə-​lē How to pronounce grumpily (audio) \ adverb
grumpiness \ ˈgrəm-​pē-​nəs How to pronounce grumpiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of grumpy in a Sentence

Our neighbor is a grumpy old man. I was feeling grumpy after my long flight.

Recent Examples on the Web

All magicians — even grumpy ones — aim to entertain. — Scott Timberg, Los Angeles Times, "Bad Boys of Magic trade the birds and bunnies for booze and banter," 16 Aug. 2019 Come Thursday afternoon and fans were starting to get pretty grumpy. — SI.com, "Twitter Reacts as Spurs Seal Lo Celso & Sessegnon Moves With Dybala Deal On, Off, On & Off Again," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of grumpy

1778, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for grumpy

grumpy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of grumpy

informal : easily annoyed or angered : having a bad temper or complaining often

grumpy

adjective
\ ˈgrəm-pē How to pronounce grumpy (audio) \
grumpier; grumpiest

Kids Definition of grumpy

Other Words from grumpy

grumpily \ -​pə-​lē \ adverb
grumpiness noun

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