grouchy

Definition

Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.

Etymology

US 1895. From grouch + -y. Originally US college student slang.

Example Sentences

• "His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near."
• "Not that young Pat had a nasty temper, or was grouchy as his father had feared."
• "He went in to mumble that he was "sorry, didn't mean to be grouchy," and to inquire as to her interest in movies."

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