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Synonyms & Similar Words
irritable
cranky
grumpy
irascible
testy
touchy
peevish
petulant
cantankerous
cross
fractious
ill-tempered
sulky
sullen
morose
gloomy
glum
surly
rude
impolite
disagreeable
unpleasant
unfriendly
hostile
bitter
resentful
disgruntled
dissatisfied
discontented
unhappy
miserable
crank
curmudgeon
grouch
Meaning of Grouchy
Having a habitually gloomy or irritable disposition
Definitions
- Having a habitually gloomy or irritable disposition
- Feeling or showing annoyance or displeasure
Etymology of Grouchy
The word "grouchy" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the French word "grincheux", meaning "grumbling" or "complaining", which is also related to the Old French word "grinchier", meaning "to grumble" or "to complain"
Example Uses
- He's been feeling really grouchy all day, so it's best to leave him alone
- The grouchy old man yelled at the kids to get off his lawn
- She was in a grouchy mood after a long day at work