Grouchiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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grouchiest
[ ˈɡraʊ.tʃi.ɪst ]
personality trait
The term 'grouchiest' is the superlative form of 'grouchy,' which describes someone who is irritable or grumpy. This word is often used to characterize individuals who frequently display a bad temper or a tendency to complain. People described as 'grouchiest' tend to be less tolerant of disruptions and may react negatively in social situations. It can be applied humorously or seriously depending on the context.
Synonyms
cantankerous, cranky, grumpy, irritable.
Examples of usage
- My grandfather is the grouchiest person I know.
- She always has the grouchiest expressions in the morning.
- During the winter, he becomes the grouchiest at work.
Translations
Translations of the word "grouchiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rabugento
🇮🇳 सबसे चिड़चिड़ा
🇩🇪 am grimmigsten
🇮🇩 paling rewel
🇺🇦 найбільш буркотливий
🇵🇱 najbardziej zrzędliwy
🇯🇵 最も不機嫌な
🇫🇷 le plus grincheux
🇪🇸 el más gruñón
🇹🇷 en huysuz
🇰🇷 가장 뚱한
🇸🇦 الأكثر عبوسًا
🇨🇿 nejmrzutější
🇸🇰 najmrzutejší
🇨🇳 最烦躁的
🇸🇮 najbolj mrkav
🇮🇸 mest purrugur
🇰🇿 ең тітіркенгіш
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბრაზიანი
🇦🇿 ən qıcıqlandıran
🇲🇽 el más gruñón
Etymology
The word 'grouchy' has its origins in the 19th century, derived from the word 'grouch,' which means to complain or grumble. 'Grouch' is believed to have been influenced by the earlier term 'grouse,' which referred to grumbling or complaining. As the English language evolved, the adjective 'grouchy' emerged, capturing the essence of a person who habitually complains or exhibits bad-tempered behavior. Over time, 'grouchy' took on various intensifying forms, leading to 'grouchiest' as the superlative. The word has since found its way into colloquial usage, often applied in both humorous and serious contexts to describe particularly cantankerous individuals.