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grouchy

UK/'grautʃi/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain

脾气坏的,爱发牢骚的

Root Breakdown

Native English
grouchyother
=grouchy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He woke up grouchy and irritable after a sleepless night.

  • 2.

    The grouchy customer complained about the service repeatedly.

  • 3.

    Don't be grouchy; try to maintain a positive attitude despite challenges.

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