Grump: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe someone who is often in a bad mood or easily annoyed, usually temporarily.

• He's such a grump in the morning before he has his coffee.
• Don't mind her; she's just being a grump today.

Refers to someone who is always complaining or in a bad mood. This term is often used light-heartedly.

• What's wrong with you today? You're such a grouch.
• Even the grouch next door smiled when he saw the children playing.

Describes an old person, usually a man, who is bad-tempered, stubborn, and resistant to change, often used affectionately.

• My grandfather is a bit of a curmudgeon, but we all love him.
• The newspaper columnist is known as a lovable curmudgeon.

Refers to someone who is irritable and complains a lot, often about trivial things. It can carry a slightly humorous tone.

• The old man down the street is a real crank about his lawn.
• She turns into a crank whenever she has to deal with customer service.

Used to describe someone who dislikes or distrusts people in general. This term has a more serious and negative connotation.

• The reclusive author was often described as a misanthrope.
• He refuses to go to parties, calling himself a misanthrope who can't stand company.

Typically used to describe someone who is habitually irritable and often in a bad mood.

• He's such a grump in the mornings before his coffee.
• Don't be a grump, join us for some fun!

Used when someone is expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

• She always complains about the weather.
• He complained to the manager about the poor service.

Typically used to describe a high-pitched or prolonged expression of dissatisfaction; often considered to be more annoying or childish.

• The child started to whine when he didn't get his way.
• Stop whining and do your homework.

Used when someone is expressing prolonged or repeated complaints, often in a way that sounds like a long, low sound.

• She's been moaning about her workload all day.
• He moaned when he discovered there was no hot water.

Often used when someone is muttering or speaking in a low tone to express dissatisfaction, usually in a more subdued manner than outright complaining.

• The workers grumbled about the new policy.
• He grumbled quietly to himself as he did the chores.