Grouchily: meaning, definitions and examples

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grouchily

 

[ หˆษกraสŠ.tสƒษ™.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de mau humor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคกเคผเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช muffelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan cemberut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzฤ™dliwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚€ใฃใคใ‚Šใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท d'une maniรจre bourrue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de mal humor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huysuzca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ์ˆ ๊ถ‚๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌูุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrzutฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrzuto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„คๆ„คไธๅนณๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagajivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvabbandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั–ั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€˜grouseโ€™, 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.