adj
Uncommon
grumpy
GRUHM-pee
Grumpy (adj) means Easily annoyed and bad-tempered. Example: “He's always grumpy before he's had his coffee.”
adj
1
Easily annoyed and bad-tempered.
"He's always grumpy before he's had his coffee."
"The grumpy old man shouted at the kids to keep off his lawn."
How to use grumpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a bad, irritable mood.
Common pairings
grumpy mood
feeling grumpy
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Word forms
- Plural
- grumpies
- Comparative
- grumpier
- Superlative
- grumpiest
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Etymology
Formed from grump plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “grumpy” mean?
The word “grumpy” means easily annoyed and bad-tempered. In plain terms, in a bad, irritable mood.
How do you pronounce “grumpy”?
“Grumpy” is pronounced GRUHM-pee (/ˈɡɹʌmpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “grumpy” in a sentence?
Here is “grumpy” used in a sentence: “He's always grumpy before he's had his coffee.”
What part of speech is “grumpy”?
“Grumpy” is an adjective.
Is “grumpy” a common word?
“Grumpy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
