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Grinch definition

grĭnch
A mean-spirited, spiteful person.
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A person who maliciously spoils the fun of others.
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Singular:
grinch
Plural:
grinches

Origin of grinch

  • After the Grinch title character of the children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Grinch Sentence Examples

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss is a fun story to read and to hear.

  • Finally, one of the easiest ways to look like the Grinch at Christmas is to purchase an abominable snowman costume, paint or dye it green, and then throw on a red jacket, a big belt and a classic Santa hat, and you are good to go.

  • Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, the classic movie scene involves the Grinch coming to his good sense and giving Christmas back to all of the Whos.

  • You'll even find a tie featuring the Grinch.

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