Grouchily: meaning, definitions and examples
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grouchily
[ หษกraส.tสษ.li ]
mood expression
Grouchily refers to the manner of showing displeasure or annoyance. It describes an irritable and grumpy manner of speaking or behaving.
Synonyms
crossly, grumpily, irritably, sullenly
Examples of usage
- She responded grouchily when asked about her day.
- He grouchily refused to help with the chores.
- The cat meowed grouchily when its food bowl was empty.
- They grouchily argued over who would take out the trash.
Translations
Translations of the word "grouchily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de mau humor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคเคกเคผเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช muffelig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan cemberut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพั ะผััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zrzฤdliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใคใใจ
๐ซ๐ท d'une maniรจre bourrue
๐ช๐ธ de mal humor
๐น๐ท huysuzca
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ ๊ถ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฌูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ mrzutฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ mrzuto
๐จ๐ณ ๆคๆคไธๅนณๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nagajivo
๐ฎ๐ธ kvabbandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narazฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ de mala gana
Etymology
The term 'grouchily' derives from the adjective 'grouchy', which has its roots in the late 19th century. The word 'grouchy' itself is thought to have originated from the noun 'grouch', describing a person who is habitually grumpy or complains often. The origin of 'grouch' is perhaps linked to โgrouseโ, a Scottish term that refers to complaining or grumbling. The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ily' indicates the manner in which someone behaves; hence, 'grouchily' directly connects to the behavior characteristic of a grouch. The evolution of this word reflects a cultural attitude towards those who are often irritable, highlighting the significance of emotional expression in the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,830, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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