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Definition of «grumpy»

Grumpy means being in a bad mood, irritable or cross. A person who is grumpy may be easily annoyed and respond with negative emotions to things that happen around them. They may also appear sullen or unapproachable, making it difficult for others to interact with them positively.

Usage examples

  1. My grandfather is always grumpy in the mornings before he has his cup of coffee.
  2. The manager was in a grumpy mood after a long and stressful day at work.
  3. Jane gave a grumpy response when asked if she could stay late to finish a project.
  4. The grumpy old man yelled at the kids for playing in his yard.
  5. The grumpy customer complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
  6. The grumpy cat refused to be petted and hissed at anyone who tried.
  7. Sam's lack of sleep made him grumpy and irritable throughout the day.
  8. The grumpy teacher scolded the students for their messy classroom.
  9. The grumpy neighbor always complained about noise coming from our house.
  10. Sarah's grumpy expression made it clear that she was not in the mood to talk.

Phrases with «grumpy»

Sentences with «grumpy»

  • He appeared in every episode of Grumpy Old Men on BBC2 and continues to perform around the world with both his rock extravaganzas and his piano shows. (cats.org.uk)
  • One of my recent favourites is NomCat by Lucky Kat Studios, where you can pit celebrity cats like Grumpy Cat and Nyan Cat against each other in a fish - eating contest. (gamesauce.biz)
  • But while a bit of a challenge to read in one go - there's only so much attacks on apparent bog - standardness one can take - it's certainly a more pleasurable and better - constructed experience than fi nding yet another series of Grumpy Old Men and Women on TV. (totalpolitics.com)
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