noun
grump
gruhmp
Grump (noun) means a person who is habitually irritable or complaining. Example: “Don't mind him, he's just an old grump.”
noun
1
A person who is habitually irritable or complaining.
"Don't mind him, he's just an old grump."
verb
1
To complain or act irritably.
"She grumped about having to work the weekend."
How to use grump
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who complains a lot, or the act of doing so.
When to use it
Informal.
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Word forms
- Plural
- grumps
- Third person singular
- grumps
- Past tense
- grumped
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly an alteration of an older word grum with a similar meaning.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for grump
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What does “grump” mean?
The word “grump” means a person who is habitually irritable or complaining. In plain terms, someone who complains a lot, or the act of doing so.
How do you pronounce “grump”?
“Grump” is pronounced gruhmp (/ɡɹʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “grump” in a sentence?
Here is “grump” used in a sentence: “Don't mind him, he's just an old grump.”
What part of speech is “grump”?
Depending on how it is used, “grump” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “grump” have?
“Grump” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is habitually irritable or complaining.
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