Grump
/ɡrʌmp/noun
A person who often complains or is in a bad mood.
Don't be such a grump; it's a beautiful day!
Usage tips
Informal
grump about something,old grump,grumpiness level
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Humor
Using 'grump' can lighten the mood in a tense conversation.
'He’s just being a grump today.'
Pro Tip 2/3Context
It's often used to describe someone temporarily in a bad mood.
'Don’t mind her, she’s just a grump before her coffee.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial
More commonly used in informal settings, so avoid in formal writing.
'He tends to grump when things don’t go his way.'
Compare with
grouchcurmudgeoncomplainwhine
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