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Definition of grouchy

grouchy

/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
grou · chy
Adverb:grouchily
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grouchy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain or grumble.

Example

"He usually becomes quite grouchy in the morning if he does not get enough sleep."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English from the noun 'grouch', a variant of Middle English 'grucchen' (to murmur or complain), which came from Old French 'grocier' (to grumble). The word shares its ultimate root with the English word 'grudge'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grouchy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grouchy
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