Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈɡɹʌmpi/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈɡɹɐmpi/
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- Australia
- New-Zealand
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/ˈɡɹʊmpi/
Pronunciation notes
- Northern-England
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ˈɡɹʌmpi
Adjective
Dissatisfied and irritable.
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The old man was grumpy because he couldn’t find his glasses.
Noun
A dissatisfied and irritable person.
Usage- Informal
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More examples (1)
"Bunch of grumpies, always scowling and muttering," complained the new employee. "Dear me, I'm afraid you'll find the same type of people here," the foreman responded.
Adjective
annoyed and irritable