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The definition of grumpy is irritable or grouchy.

(adjective)

An example of grumpy is a person who is always complaining and unhappy.

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See grumpy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective grumpier, grumpiest

grouchy; peevish; bad-tempered
occas. grumpish

Origin: grump + -y

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See grumpy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective grump·i·er, grump·i·est
Surly and peevish; cranky.

Related Forms:

  • grumpˈi·ly adverb
  • grumpˈi·ness noun

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