Definitions for grump

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Spelling: [gruhmp]
IPA: /grʌmp/

Grump is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 48 anagrams from letters in grump (gmpru).

Definitions for grump

noun

  1. a person given to constant complaining.
  2. Informal. the grumps, a depressed or sulky mood.

verb (used without object)

  1. to complain or sulk.

Origin of grump

First recorded in 1835-45; probably back formation from grumpy

Examples for grump

As a matter of fact, he was on friendly terms with everybody—he had no grouch and never got in a grump.

From that time forth "grump" was the only name by which the man was known.

I tell you, Mr. grump, this city has mighty few men such as you.

I bet old grump wont be mad at the scouts any more; hell see that theyre dauntless andsomething or other.

Presently there was a stir near the door, and grump and Pet entered.

grump, now much more than half a century old, had indeed never used the luxury in question.

grump arose, and softly went to a corner which was hidden by the chimney.

Punk old-timer Legs McNeil on how, despite his best efforts at acting like a grump, the Velvet Underground front man was beloved.

Now be it known that this Mr. grump was one of the most arrant scoundrels that ever went unhung.

He wouldn't lie down, and when he did, it was with a grump of protest that seemed to forbode failure.

Word Value for grump
Scrable

10

Words with friends

14

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