grum

adjective

ˈgrəm
grummer; grummest
: morose, glum, sour, surly
a very grum countenanceMary S. Watts
grumly adverb
grumness noun
plural -es

Word History

Etymology

probably blend of grim and glum

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“Grum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grum. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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