English Explanatory Dictionary

grouchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi/ en-us-grouchy.ogg

Word forms

grouchy grouchier grouchiest

Etymology

US 1895. From grouch + -y. Originally US college student slang.

Synonyms

cranky grumpy tetchy

Related words

grouch

Derived words

grouchies grouchily grouchiness ungrouchy
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