grouchy

\ ˈgrau̇-chē

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grouchier; grouchiest

Definition of grouchy

: given to grumbling : peevish

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I get grouchy when I'm tired. a lack of sleep would make anyone grouchy

Recent Examples on the Web Price’s public persona during his four seasons with the Sox ranged from indifferent to grouchy with only occasional smiles. — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, "Any Red Sox fans happy David Price is gone should reconsider," 5 Feb. 2020 So the day ended, just shy of midnight, with grouchy lawmakers and weary staff (and journalists) preparing to return at 10 a.m. Friday morning for the historic vote. — Annah Aschbrenner, USA TODAY, "OnPolitics: After 14 hours, they still didn't vote," 13 Dec. 2019 Oscar was also a hit, albeit in his own grouchy way. — BostonGlobe.com, "And while he did not invent “Sesame Street” or the Muppet family, that distinction belonged to the late Jim Henson, Mr. Spinney played an outsized role in their success. For half a century, he portrayed two of the show’s most beloved characters, Big Bird and Oscar The Grouch.," 8 Dec. 2019 His Romford accent thrilled grouchy Lee Marvin, and his horse-racing jokes disarmed the queen into a smile of genuine happiness. — The Economist, "Obituary: Terry O’Neill died on November 16th," 21 Nov. 2019 An uncomfortable bed can lead to all sorts of plights—from back pain, to restless nights, to grouchy mornings. — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, "Our favorite mattress is at its best discount yet—this weekend only," 2 Nov. 2019 Audiences at the time — especially those 30 and up — recognized the voice of legendary insult comedian Don Rickles as the grouchy MPH. — Joe Mcgovern, EW.com, "How four comedy legends were cast in Toy Story 4," 28 June 2019 Featuring the same shirt as Harry, and an identical pair of blue shorts, little Louis was adorably grouchy throughout his very first Trooping the Colour. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince Louis Copied One of Prince Harry's Outfits for His Trooping the Colour Debut," 8 June 2019 There are few villains on the show; even Squidward, SpongeBob’s perpetually grouchy neighbor, is allowed his fair share of pathos. — James Freeman, WSJ, "‘Relentless Optimism and Fundamental Sweetness’," 27 Nov. 2018

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15 Feb 2020

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“Grouchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grouchy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2020.

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