grumpy

From grump +‎ -y.

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹʌmpi/

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• Rhymes: -ʌmpi

grumpy (comparative grumpier, superlative grumpiest)

1. Dissatisfied and irritable.

   The old man was grumpy because he couldn’t find his glasses.

• cantankerous
• crabby
• cranky
• grouchy
• surly
• truculent
• See also Thesaurus:irritable

grumpy (plural grumpies)

1. (informal) A dissatisfied and irritable person.
   • 2013, David Leonhardt, 9 Habits of Happiness (page 208)

     "Bunch of grumpies, always scowling and muttering," complained the new employee.
     "Dear me, I'm afraid you'll find the same type of people here," the foreman responded.