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Grouchy Meaning in English

word

ˈɡɹaʊtʃi
GROW-chee
ɡɹˈaʊtʃi
grow-CHEE

释义

Easily annoyed or in a bad mood, often complaining or grumpy.

用法与细微差别

'Grouchy' is informal and often used for mild, temporary bad moods. It describes someone who is irritable or grumpy, but not truly angry. Common with 'in the morning,' 'kids get grouchy,' or for describing someone's reaction when tired or hungry.

例句

My little brother gets grouchy when he is tired.

basic

She was grouchy all morning.

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Why are you so grouchy today?

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Don't talk to him before coffee—he's really grouchy in the mornings.

natural

After a long flight, everyone on the team was a bit grouchy.

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Sorry, I was grouchy earlier—I just hadn’t eaten lunch yet.

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