curmudgeon

noun
UK: /kɜːˈmʌdʒən/
US: /kərˈmʌdʒən/

  1. A bad-tempered person, especially an old one.

    1. My neighbor is a curmudgeon, always yelling at kids.
    2. Only a true curmudgeon would complain about free food at a party.

  2. A grumpy, stubborn, and often complaining person.

    1. He's such a curmudgeon, never happy with anything.
    2. The old curmudgeon refused to upgrade his outdated computer system.

Synonyms

grump miser grouch scrooge crab churl crank
curmudgeon intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a bad-tempered or grumpy manner.

    1. Don't curmudgeon; try to enjoy the day.
    2. Stop curmudgeoning and offer some constructive feedback instead.
curmudgeon adjective

  1. Having a bad-tempered, grumpy, or surly disposition.

    1. He had a curmudgeon attitude all day.
    2. The boss had a curmudgeon look that warned everyone to stay away.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curmudgeon" in English means: A bad-tempered person, especially an old one., A grumpy, stubborn, and often complaining person..

The phonetic transcription of "curmudgeon" is /kɜːˈmʌdʒən/ in British English and /kərˈmʌdʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curmudgeon": grump, miser, grouch, scrooge, crab, churl, crank.

Example usage of "curmudgeon": "My neighbor is a curmudgeon, always yelling at kids.". More examples on the page.