Meaning & Definition of word "Grouchy"

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    Grouchy

    /ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/

    adjective:

    • 1. Irritable and complaining; in a bad mood.
      • Example: He woke up feeling grouchy after not getting enough sleep.
    • 2. Easily annoyed or angered.
      • Example: The grouchy old man yelled at the kids playing in the park.
    • 3. Characterized by a tendency to be grumpy or cross.
      • Example: She tends to be grouchy before her morning coffee.
    • 4. Displaying a continuously irritated demeanor.
      • Example: His grouchy remarks made it difficult for anyone to enjoy the meeting.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'grouch', which means to complain or grumble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grouchy old man:

    A term referring to an elderly man who is often irritable or grumpy.

    grouchy cat:

    Refers to a cat that acts unfriendly or irritable.

    feeling grouchy:

    Used to describe a state of being easily annoyed or in a bad mood.

    Related Words

    grouch:

    A person who complains frequently.

    grump:

    An irritable or moody person.

    grumble:

    To complain or express dissatisfaction.

    fret:

    To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

    Slang Meanings of grouchy

    Meaning: Grouchy pants

    Example Sentence: After he missed lunch, he turned into a grouchy pants.

    Meaning: Grouch fest

    Example Sentence: Every time the team loses, it's a grouch fest in the locker room.