grump

Example Sentences

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But the spat punctures any suggestion that the Budget will end grumps and strops inside the party.

From BBC

Why it’s key: “Playing a lovable grump is hard; you can lose the audience if you play it too far,” says writer-director Cord Jefferson.

From Los Angeles Times

Howard is an old-fashioned grump, but he’s too nice to ever go full Archie.

From New York Times

But as he bickers amusingly with his old friend Roger, the kindly grump who owns the store, she is too bone-weary to engage.

From New York Times

At first, the grump does his best to scare off the invader.

From New York Times