grumpy
word
/ˈɡɹəmpi/
/ɡɹˈʌmpi/
Definition
Feeling annoyed or in a bad mood, often showing it by being irritable or complaining. A grumpy person is easily bothered and not cheerful.
Usage & Nuances
'Grumpy' is informal and often used in a light or affectionate way, especially for children or when joking. Common collocations: 'grumpy old man', 'feeling grumpy', 'a bit grumpy'. It suggests a temporary bad mood rather than a truly angry or unpleasant person.
Spanish: gruñón - malhumoradoPortuguese (BR): mal-humorado - rabugentoPortuguese (PT): mal-disposto - rabugentoChinese (Simplified): 脾气暴躁的 - 爱发牢骚的Chinese (Traditional): 脾氣暴躁的 - 愛發牢騷的Hindi: चिड़चिड़ा - गुस्सैलArabic: متجهم - سريع الغضبBengali: খিটখিটে - মুখ বমড়াRussian: ворчливый - раздражительныйJapanese: 不機嫌な - ぶっきらぼうなVietnamese: cáu kỉnh - gắt gỏngKorean: 심술궂은 - 투덜거리는Turkish: huysuz - aksiUrdu: بد مزاج - چڑچڑاIndonesian: pemarah - mudah marah
Example Sentences
My brother is always grumpy in the morning.
basic
The grumpy cat doesn't want to play.
basic
Don't be grumpy; let's have some fun!
basic
He gets grumpy when he hasn't eaten.
natural
I woke up feeling really grumpy today.
natural
Everyone was a bit grumpy after the long meeting.
natural