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Definition of grumps

grumps

/ɡrʌmps/
grumps
Adverb:grumpily
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Plural:grumps
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Adjective:grumpy
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Past Simple:grumped
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Past Participle:grumped
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Present Participle:grumping
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grumps Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Bad-tempered, irritable, or surly people (plural of 'grump').

Example

"A couple of neighborhood grumps complained about the children laughing in the park."

2

A fit of sulkiness, irritability, or bad temper (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"The rainy weather left the entire household in the grumps all afternoon."

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• verb

1

To complain, mutter, or behave in a bad-tempered, surly manner (third-person singular simple present of 'grump').

Example

"He always grumps about the cold weather whenever winter arrives."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to a sulky or irritable mood, 'grumps' is a pluralia tantum noun typically preceded by the definite article (e.g., 'in the grumps' or 'have a case of the grumps').

• Rhymes for grumps

• Nearby Words

grumpily
grumpiness
grumpish
grumps
grumpy
grunge
grunginess

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