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- [gruhm-pee]
- /ˈgrʌm pi/
- /ˈɡrʌm.pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhm-pee]
- /ˈgrʌm pi/
Definitions of grumpy word
- adjective grumpy surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy. 2
- noun grumpy Bad-tempered and sulky. 1
- adjective grumpy If you say that someone is grumpy, you mean that they are bad-tempered and miserable. 0
- adjective grumpy peevish; sulky 0
- noun grumpy a bad-tempered person 0
- adjective grumpy grouchy; peevish; bad-tempered 0
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Origin of grumpy
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; grump expressive word, first attested in the phrase humps and grumps slights and snubs + -y1
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Parts of speech for Grumpy
noun
adjective
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preposition
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grumpy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grumpy
adj grumpy
- sullen — showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
- grouchy — sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.
- cantankerous — Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about.
- testy — irritably impatient; touchy.
- crotchety — A crotchety person is bad-tempered and easily irritated.
adjective grumpy
- cranky — If you describe ideas or ways of behaving as cranky, you disapprove of them because you think they are strange.
- ill-tempered — bad or irritable disposition.
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- snappy — Snappy Video Snapshot
Antonyms for grumpy
adj grumpy
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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