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grump

[ gruhmp ]

noun

  1. a person given to constant complaining.
  2. Informal. the grumps, a depressed or sulky mood.


verb (used without object)

  1. to complain or sulk.

grump

/ ɡrʌmp /

noun

  1. a surly or bad-tempered person
  2. plural a sulky or morose mood (esp in the phrase have the grumps )


verb

  1. intr to complain or grumble

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grump1

First recorded in 1835–45; probably back formation from grumpy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grump1

C18: dialect grump surly remark, probably of imitative origin

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Example Sentences

Then again, if the only power I were granted as a supernatural being was the ability to manipulate dreams, while my siblings spend their days ending lives or creating new ones, I might turn out to be quite the grump, too.

Even a famous grump like New England’s Bill Belichick felt optimistic enough to jettison last year’s starter, Cam Newton, to reportedly make 15th overall pick Mac Jones more comfortable.

Early on, you’re asked to capture a walking hamburger, a grump who attacks you by knocking you up in the air if you’re in its way.

Punk old-timer Legs McNeil on how, despite his best efforts at acting like a grump, the Velvet Underground front man was beloved.

Alderman Grump beat a hasty retreat while the crowd set up a loud shout of derision—for he was universally hated and despised.

Now be it known that this Mr. Grump was one of the most arrant scoundrels that ever went unhung.

Every one started, and Grump's countenance did not gather amiability as he sneakingly noticed the general distrust.

The good-natured Bozen was for drinking Grump's health at once, but the colonel demurred.

The moments flew by, and still the two men remained in the same positions, the Pet apparently fast asleep, and Grump wide awake.

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