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grumpy
[ gruhm-pee ]
adjective
- surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
grumpy
/ ˈɡrʌmpɪ /
adjective
- peevish; sulky Alsogrumpish
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Derived Forms
- ˈgrumpiness, noun
- ˈgrumpily, adverb
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Other Words From
- grumpi·ly adverb
- grumpi·ness noun
- un·grumpy adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of grumpy1
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Example Sentences
It was a peculiar moment where viral content came to life; as if Grumpy Cat came onstage and began speaking.
The second annual Friskies cat-video awards show, featuring an appearance from Grumpy Cat, will decide October 15.
When the candidate was sullen and grumpy—which was often—he could read his mood and adjust the bubble accordingly.
Most of his time, though, is dedicated to one famous little sourpuss: Grumpy Cat.
From a coffee line to an upcoming movie, Grumpy has it made.
Even the gruff, grumpy, unsociable rhinoceros amiably allowed him to stroke its head with his trunk.
Im a confirmed old bachelor, a grumpy, surly recluse wedded to my pipe, but for all that I have eyes in my head.
Never be grumpy, man, when I've got the most glorious bit of fun in the world to tell you, too.
And that was the same as saying that there wasn't anybody any quicker—unless it was Grumpy Weasel himself.
I think I love him a great deal better than my husband, who is getting stout, and grumpy,—what he calls "busy."
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