grumpy
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grumpy (comparative grumpier, superlative grumpiest)
- Dissatisfied and irritable.
- The old man was grumpy because he couldn’t find his glasses.
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dissatisfied and irritable
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Noun[edit]
grumpy (plural grumpies)
- (informal) A dissatisfied and irritable person.
- 2013, David Leonhardt, 9 Habits of Happiness (page 208)
- "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.
- "Bunch of grumpies, always scowling and muttering," complained the new employee.
- 2013, David Leonhardt, 9 Habits of Happiness (page 208)
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