grump
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B2
/ɡrʌmp/
habitually grumpy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grump' originates from the English dialect word 'grum,' which meant 'morose or sullen.'
Historical Evolution
'grum' changed from the English dialect word 'grum' and eventually became the modern English word 'grump.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'morose or sullen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is habitually grumpy or bad-tempered.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is habitually grumpy or bad-tempered.
He's such a grump in the mornings.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 09:41