Grumpiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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grumpiest
[ ˈɡrʌmp.i.ɪst ]
character trait
Grumpiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'grumpy', which means irritable or bad-tempered. It describes a person who is extremely moody or unfriendly. A grumpiest individual tends to be easily annoyed and often exhibits a frowning demeanor. This term is often used in a light-hearted context to describe someone who might be cranky but is still lovable.
Synonyms
cranky, grouchy, irritable, moody
Examples of usage
- He is known as the grumpiest old man in the neighborhood.
- She was in the grumpiest mood after waking up late.
- The grumpiest teacher in school surprised everyone with a smile.
Translations
Translations of the word "grumpiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rabugento
🇮🇳 सबसे गुस्सैल
🇩🇪 am grimmigsten
🇮🇩 paling murung
🇺🇦 найпохмуріший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zrzędliwy
🇯🇵 最も不機嫌な
🇫🇷 le plus grincheux
🇪🇸 el más gruñón
🇹🇷 en huysuz
🇰🇷 가장 심술궂은
🇸🇦 الأكثر عبوسًا
🇨🇿 nejmrzutější
🇸🇰 najmrzutejší
🇨🇳 最脾气暴躁的
🇸🇮 najbolj mrzovoljen
🇮🇸 grimmastur
🇰🇿 ең кекшіл
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უკმაყოფილო
🇦🇿 ən narahat
🇲🇽 el más gruñón
Etymology
The word 'grumpy' dates back to the early 19th century, originating from a dialectal variation of the word 'grump', which refers to being sulky or in a bad mood. 'Grump' itself might have been influenced by the older term 'grumpish', and the etymology is sometimes traced to the Middle English 'grumpen' or 'grimp', meaning to grimace or to sulk. Over time, the adjective 'grumpy' has evolved into several forms, with 'grumpiest' being utilized to denote the extreme degree of this mood. The transition from the adjective to its superlative form emphasizes the heightened state of irritability, and it is commonly employed in both everyday conversation and humorous descriptions of personality traits.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,116, 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.