as in complainer
an irritable and complaining person
a real grump in the morning
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff
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2
as in to pout
to silently go about in a bad mood
he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out
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Recent Examples of grump
Libby Smith, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
May plays Henrietta, a very rich, very awkward botanist with zero social skills who is targeted by a gold-digging creep (the excellent grump, Mr. Walter Matthau).
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 24 June 2019
Regina grumped out of the bedroom and pressed the manual start.
—Neal Pollack, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2017
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Noun
If Annelle is a sweet bean, then Ouiser Boudreaux is the neighborhood grump.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
May plays Henrietta, a very rich, very awkward botanist with zero social skills who is targeted by a gold-digging creep (the excellent grump, Mr. Walter Matthau).
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, George did join William and Kate on their tour of Australia in 2014 and was the grumpiest grump that ever grumped.
—Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 24 June 2019
Regina grumped out of the bedroom and pressed the manual start.
—Neal Pollack, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grump
Noun
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Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 June 2026
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However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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At one practice during the fall of 2024, Washington’s assistant athletic director of football academics Diamond Brown was standing on the sideline when Jonah bounded up to her in full pads and begun complaining about his grade in a music class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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How to complain with flair at a restaurant when things go awry?—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Copeland said Vaisvila didn’t pout or whine after the rough season and instead went to work to fix some fastball and repertoire issues.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The first slide featured the pair posing for a selfie snapped in the car with their lips pouted, seemingly just a few moments away from kissing.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Noun
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My wallet, however, does not love the price of fresh crab.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 June 2026
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For the people at the table who are just along for the ride, there are sandwiches, steaks and pastas, which keeps the meal from turning into a negotiation over who likes crab.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The keeper could do nothing but flail and then turn and scream in frustration at his defense’s failings at the crucial moment.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Elena called for Harold, who ran out in his boxers — both men screamed at each other and threatened to call the cops.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The upstairs neighbors would like to go to sleep somewhere between 9 at night and midnight, and so applause was frowned upon at the Gaslight.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
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Oftentimes, disabling security protections is frowned upon.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The clear 20-ounce cup came with a lid attached to a straw in Starbucks' signature green hue that looked like a beanie sitting on the bear's head.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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The latest iteration of the glass cups are pink and features the bear wearing a hat with a strawberry straw topper.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Jessie whines about the good old days all the time — how fun is that?—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Don’t whine about his Northern California roots or love of the local nine.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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“Grump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grump. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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