grump

American  

[gruhmp] / grʌmp /

noun

1. a person given to constant complaining.

2. Informal. the grumps, a depressed or sulky mood.

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verb (used without object)

1. to complain or sulk.

grump British  

/ ɡrʌmp /

noun

1. a surly or bad-tempered person

2. (plural) a sulky or morose mood (esp in the phrase have the grumps )

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verb

1. (intr) to complain or grumble

Etymology

Origin of grump

First recorded in 1835–45; probably back formation from grumpy

Example Sentences

I have grown into one of those grumps who is wary of how easily we throw around honorifics like “legendary” and “GOAT.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the spat punctures any suggestion that the Budget will end grumps and strops inside the party.

From BBC

But eventually, the gull yawned and said, “If I don’t get enough rest tonight, I’ll be a real grump tomorrow.”

From Literature

Why it’s key: “Playing a lovable grump is hard; you can lose the audience if you play it too far,” says writer-director Cord Jefferson.

From Los Angeles Times

Howard is an old-fashioned grump, but he’s too nice to ever go full Archie.

From New York Times