Grouchy
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Irritable and complaining; in a bad mood.
He woke up feeling grouchy after not getting enough sleep.
Easily annoyed or angered.
The grouchy old man yelled at the kids playing in the park.
Characterized by a tendency to be grumpy or cross.
She tends to be grouchy before her morning coffee.
Displaying a continuously irritated demeanor.
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
Grouchy pants
After he missed lunch, he turned into a grouchy pants.
Grouch fest
Every time the team loses, it's a grouch fest in the locker room.