Definition of grump
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grump
[ gruhmp ]
/ grʌmp /
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noun
a person given to constant complaining.
Informal
.
the grumps,
a depressed or sulky mood.
verb (used without object)
to complain or sulk.
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Origin of
grump
grumpy
Words nearby
grump
grumble
,
grumbling appendix
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grume
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grummet
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grumous
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grumphie
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grumpy
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grundies
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Example sentences from the Web for
grump
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.
‘Bugsnax’ is charming and funny, but sapped by vexing gameplay
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November 9, 2020
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Washington Post
Punk old-timer Legs McNeil on how, despite his best efforts at acting like a
grump
, the Velvet Underground front man was beloved.
What Lou Reed Was Really Like: Legs McNeil’s Tribute to the Velvet Underground Legend
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Legs McNeil
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October 27, 2013
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DAILY BEAST
Alderman
Grump
beat a hasty retreat while the crowd set up a loud shout of derision—for he was universally hated and despised.
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Greenhorn
Now be it known that this Mr.
Grump
was one of the most arrant scoundrels that ever went unhung.
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Greenhorn
Every one started, and
Grump
‘s countenance did not gather amiability as he sneakingly noticed the general distrust.
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John Habberton
The good-natured Bozen was for drinking
Grump
‘s health at once, but the colonel demurred.
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John Habberton
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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John Habberton
British Dictionary definitions for
grump
grump
/ (
ɡrʌmp
)
informal
/
noun
a surly or bad-tempered person
(plural)
a sulky or morose mood (esp in the phrase
have the grumps
)
verb
(intr)
to complain or grumble
Word Origin for
grump
grump
surly remark, probably of imitative origin
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