Meaning & use
grump
A person who is habitually irritable, bad-tempered, or quick to complain.
See it in a sentence
He's a bit of a grump before his morning coffee, so give him space.
The old grump next door yells at anyone who steps on his lawn.
A note on using this word
Grump is informal and mildly affectionate when used about someone close, but can sound rude toward a stranger.
Words with a similar meaning
crankcurmudgeon
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