grump

Definitions


[ɡrʌmp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a grumpy person
(e.g: he proved a fearful grump—not the flicker of a smile)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: imitating inarticulate sounds expressing displeasure


[ɡrʌmp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- act in a sulky, grumbling manner
(e.g: he grumped at me when I moved the papers)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: imitating inarticulate sounds expressing displeasure




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