What does grouchy mean?
Grouchy means (originally university slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain..
Grouchy
/ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi/ · adjective
Meaning
(originally university slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain..
Example Sentences
His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near.
Not that young Pat had a nasty temper, or was grouchy as his father had feared.
He went in to mumble that he was "sorry, didn't mean to be grouchy," and to inquire as to her interest in movies.
In Berlin I once heard Susie Clemens—ill-fated, talented girl, who died so young—say to her father: "Grouchy again! They do say that you can be funny when company is around—too bad that you don't consider Henry Fisher company."
Synonyms for grouchy
Antonyms for grouchy
Related Words
Word Forms
- grouchier
- grouchiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for grouchy?
Common synonyms include cranky, grumpy, tetchy, cross.
What is the opposite of grouchy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use grouchy in a sentence?
His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near.
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