grumpy

🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrʌmpi/🇺🇸 US/'grʌmpi/
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Definitions

adj.

Easily annoyed and in a bad mood; irritable.

脾气坏的,易怒的,暴躁的

n.

A dissatisfied and irritable person.

脾气坏的人,爱发牢骚的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
grumpyother
=grumpy

Common Collocations

  • 1.grumpy old man脾气坏的老人
  • 2.grumpy mood坏脾气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The grumpy manager refused to approve any new project proposals.

  • 2.

    My grandfather was grumpy in the mornings until he drank his coffee.

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