Grump: meaning, definitions and examples

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grump

 

[ ɡrʌmp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

a person who is always in a bad mood and easily annoyed

Synonyms

crank, curmudgeon, grouch, misanthrope

Examples of usage

  • Stop being such a grump and try to enjoy the party.
  • She's such a grump in the mornings before her coffee.
Context #2 | Verb

mood

to complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered way

Synonyms

complain, grumble, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • He grumped about the weather all day.
  • Stop grumping and find a solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "grump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rabugento

🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ा (chidi-chida)

🇩🇪 griesgrämig

🇮🇩 pemarah

🇺🇦 буркотун

🇵🇱 zrzęda

🇯🇵 気難しい (kimuzukashii)

🇫🇷 grincheux

🇪🇸 gruñón

🇹🇷 huysuz

🇰🇷 투덜거리는 사람 (tudeolgeorineun saram)

🇸🇦 مُتجهم (mutajhim)

🇨🇿 mrzutý

🇸🇰 mrzutý

🇨🇳 脾气暴躁 (píqi bàozào)

🇸🇮 godrnjač

🇮🇸 fýlupúki

🇰🇿 ашулы

🇬🇪 ბუზღუნა (buzghuna)

🇦🇿 qaşqabaqlı

🇲🇽 gruñón

Etymology

The word 'grump' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Dutch word 'grumpen' meaning to grunt or grunt-like noise. Over time, it evolved to describe a person who is habitually in a bad mood or easily annoyed. The verb form of 'grump' emerged later to describe the act of complaining or protesting in a bad-tempered manner.

See also: grumpily, grumpy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,052, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.