grumpy

English

Etymology

grump +‎ -y

Adjective

grumpy (comparative grumpier, superlative grumpiest)

1. Unhappy and/or irritable, a word which is particularly applied to babies and children or adults who are acting childishly.

   Tommy feels grumpy today because his friend stole his ball.

   Michael Finnell was grumpy, but became even grumpier when Celtic lost.

Synonyms

• grouchy

Translations

unhappy and/or irritable

Dutch: korzelig, kribbig Finnish: äreä (fi), hapan (fi), ärtyisä (fi) French: grognon (fr) German: mürrisch (de) Japanese: 不機嫌な (fukigen-na)

Portuguese: birrento (pt) m. Scottish Gaelic: crosta (gd), gruamach (gd) Spanish: gruñón (es) Swedish: butter (sv) West Frisian: kribbich (fy)