Definitions for grumpy

grumpy grump·y

Spelling: [gruhm-pee]
IPA: /ˈgrʌm pi/

Grumpy is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 65 anagrams from letters in grumpy (gmpruy).

Definitions for grumpy

adjective

  1. surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.

Origin of grumpy

1770-80; grump expressive word, first attested in the phrase humps and grumps slights and snubs + -y1

Examples for grumpy

It was a peculiar moment where viral content came to life; as if grumpy Cat came onstage and began speaking.

The second annual Friskies cat-video awards show, featuring an appearance from grumpy Cat, will decide October 15.

But grumpy and Little Johnny were the best known of them all.

Of course, now and then he's grumpy--but he always has had fits of grumpiness.

When the candidate was sullen and grumpy—which was often—he could read his mood and adjust the bubble accordingly.

Most of his time, though, is dedicated to one famous little sourpuss: grumpy Cat.

The rather numerous men of the family were dense and grumpy, or dense and jocose.

Luckily, all the jam-pots were at Johnny's end; he stayed by them, and grumpy stayed by him.

It is not likely that grumpy knew exactly what her son was crying for.

From a coffee line to an upcoming movie, grumpy has it made.

Word Value for grumpy
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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