Grinch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹɪnt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grinch is a noun meaning (informal, somewhat derogatory) A person who is aggressively intent on ruining the Christmas holidays for others.
Meaning
(informal, somewhat derogatory) A person who is aggressively intent on ruining the Christmas holidays for others.
More Meanings
- (chiefly US) A grouch or killjoy.
- (chiefly US) To act like a grinch; to be a killjoy towards someone.
Example Sentences
Here's what they would risk: appearing responsible for higher taxes next year after Obama offered them a deal to extend the Bush-era rates, coming off as grinches for failing to extend unemployment insurance during the holiday season, and the possibility that next year Obama and Democrats will actually hold more leverage in this debate.
Word Forms
- grinches
- grinching
- grinched
Synonyms for grinch
Depending on context, synonyms include grouch, killjoy, spoilsport, addle-plot, buzzkill, dampener.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grouch, scrooge, grumpster, groucher, grump, grudger.
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