grumpy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹʌmpi/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English grump Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English grumpy From grump + -y.
- Dissatisfied and irritable.
“The old man was grumpy because he couldn’t find his glasses.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English grump Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English grumpy From grump + -y.
- A dissatisfied and irritable person.
“"Bunch of grumpies, always scowling and muttering," complained the new employee. "Dear me, I'm afraid you'll find the same type of people here," the foreman responded.”