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grumpy

or grump·ish

[ gruhm-pee ]

/ ˈgrʌm pi /

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adjective, grump·i·er, grump·i·est.

surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.

Origin of grumpy

1770–80; grump expressive word, first attested in the phrase humps and grumps slights and snubs + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM grumpy

grump·i·ly, adverb grump·i·ness, noun un·grump·y, adjective

Words nearby grumpy

grume, grummet, grumous, grump, grumphie, grumpy, grundies, grundy, grundyism, grunge, grungy

Example sentences from the Web for grumpy

It was a peculiar moment where viral content came to life; as if Grumpy Cat came onstage and began speaking.

Charlie Rangel Dances On |Gideon Resnick |June 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The second annual Friskies cat-video awards show, featuring an appearance from Grumpy Cat, will decide October 15.

The Friskies Awards Aim to Find the Next Internet Cat Star October 15 |Kelsey Meany |September 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
When the candidate was sullen and grumpy—which was often—he could read his mood and adjust the bubble accordingly.

No Drama Obama’s Dramatic 2012 Reelection Campaign |Richard Wolffe |September 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Most of his time, though, is dedicated to one famous little sourpuss: Grumpy Cat.

Ben Lashes, Meme Manager for Internet Celebrities |Kelsey Meany |August 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

From a coffee line to an upcoming movie, Grumpy has it made.

Ben Lashes, Meme Manager for Internet Celebrities |Kelsey Meany |August 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
"Maybe it will teach you not to screech at people," Grumpy told him.

The Tale of Grumpy Weasel |Arthur Scott Bailey
At that Grumpy jumped down upon the ice and took a good look at Peter Mink.

The Tale of Grumpy Weasel |Arthur Scott Bailey
They look 'xactly like their picture, don't they, only not quite so grumpy?

The Lilac Lady |Ruth Alberta Brown
Meanwhile Queen Grumpy and the old woman were having a time of it.

The Green Forest Fairy Book |Loretta Ellen Brady
"It would be treating him better to give him a good lesson before he goes," Grumpy Weasel said.

The Tale of Grumpy Weasel |Arthur Scott Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for grumpy

grumpy

/ (ˈɡrʌmpɪ) /

adjective grumpier or grumpiest

peevish; sulky Also: grumpish

Derived forms of grumpy

grumpily or grumpishly, adverb grumpiness or grumpishness, noun

Word Origin for grumpy

C18: from grump + -y 1