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Synonyms for grump

Grammar : Noun
Spell : gruhmp
Phonetic Transcription : grÊŒmp

Définition of grump

Origin :
  • "ill-humor," 1727, in humps and grumps "surly remarks," later the grumps "a fit of ill-humor" (1844), then "a person in ill humor" (1900); perhaps an extended sense of grum "morose, surly," which probably is related to Danish grum "cruel;" or perhaps suggested by grumble, grunt, etc.
  • noun cranky person
Example sentences :
  • From that time forth "Grump" was the only name by which the man was known.
  • Extract from : « Romance of California Life » by John Habberton
  • Grump arose, and softly went to a corner which was hidden by the chimney.
  • Extract from : « Romance of California Life » by John Habberton
  • Presently there was a stir near the door, and Grump and Pet entered.
  • Extract from : « Romance of California Life » by John Habberton
  • As a matter of fact, he was on friendly terms with everybody—he had no grouch and never got in a grump.
  • Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14) » by Elbert Hubbard
  • I bet old Grump wont be mad at the scouts any more; hell see that theyre dauntless andsomething or other.
  • Extract from : « Roy Blakeley's Motor Caravan » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • I tell you, Mr. Grump, this city has mighty few men such as you.
  • Extract from : « Among the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. I » by Various
  • Grump, now much more than half a century old, had indeed never used the luxury in question.
  • Extract from : « The History of Pendennis » by William Makepeace Thackeray
  • He wouldn't lie down, and when he did, it was with a grump of protest that seemed to forbode failure.
  • Extract from : « Melchior's Dream and Other Tales » by Juliana Horatia Ewing
  • Now be it known that this Mr. Grump was one of the most arrant scoundrels that ever went unhung.
  • Extract from : « City Crimes » by Greenhorn
  • Every one started, and Grump's countenance did not gather amiability as he sneakingly noticed the general distrust.
  • Extract from : « Romance of California Life » by John Habberton

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