grump

noun
UK: /ɡrʌmp/
US: /ɡrʌmp/

  1. A bad-tempered or complaining person.

    1. My neighbor is a grump and always complains.
    2. Don't be such a grump; try to enjoy the party a little more.

  2. A fit of bad temper or sulkiness.

    1. He's in a grump because he lost the game.
    2. Her morning grumpiness usually disappears after a cup of coffee.

Synonyms

crab grouch curmudgeon
grump intransitive-verb

  1. To be bad-tempered or complain.

    1. He tends to grump when he is tired.
    2. She will grump about the weather if it rains all day.
grump adjective

  1. Bad-tempered and complaining.

    1. He was a grump old man.
    2. Don't be so grump with me, I'm trying to help you with your work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grump" in English means: A bad-tempered or complaining person., A fit of bad temper or sulkiness..

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

Synonyms for "grump": crab, grouch, curmudgeon.

Example usage of "grump": "My neighbor is a grump and always complains.". More examples on the page.