Grump
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹʌmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grump is a noun meaning (informal) A habitually grumpy or complaining person.
Meaning
(informal) A habitually grumpy or complaining person.
More Meanings
- (informal) A grumpy mood.
- (informal, intransitive) To complain.
- (informal, intransitive) To be grumpy.
Example Sentences
If you're not taking Action to change the situation, either sit in a grump or Accept it.
Grumping to himself as he made up his own bed, Bradly thought, "Have to wash that blanket; young blighter going to bed with all that mud on his feet."
Word Forms
- grumps
- grumping
- grumped
Synonyms for grump
Depending on context, synonyms include bellyacher, carper, castigator, caviler, censurer, complainer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grouch, crosspatch, crank, churl, sourpuss, crab.
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