Definitions

grinch

[grinch] / grɪntʃ /

NOUN

killjoy

Synonyms

STRONG

complainer dampener grouch moaner pessimist whiner

WEAK

doomsdayer partypooper prophet of doom stick in the mud wet blanket

NOUN

party pooper

Synonyms

WEAK

drip fuddy-duddy grouch killjoy malcontent sourpuss spoilsport stick-in-the-mud wet blanket

Antonyms

WEAK

celebrator life of the party live wire

NOUN

wet blanket

Synonyms

WEAK

cold water damper downer drag grouch killjoy malcontent marplot party pooper poor sport proser sourpuss spoilsport

Example Sentences

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“The Grinch meal captured fans’ attention, a true testament to the power of the McDonald’s brand with the right marketing execution,” said McDonald’s Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden during a February earnings call.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

But the company noted how its Grinch meal, offered at the end of 2025, helped it see its biggest single sales day in history.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

In January, French forces and their allies boarded another suspected Russian "shadow fleet" tanker, the Grinch.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He added: "The tanker Grinch will leave French waters after shelling out several million euros and three weeks of costly immobilisation at Fos-sur-Mer. Let's keep it up."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The Grinch cast one look at me, his top lip peeling back in annoyance, before waving the doctor forward.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

grinch

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