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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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Verb 1

to complain or express dissatisfaction in a grumpy manner.

She grumped about the weather all day.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 09:41