grump

Example Sentences

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Mitts’ personality is reminiscent of Sam Sylvia, Maron’s lovable grump of a director on Netflix’s wrestling dramedy “GLOW.”

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025

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

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2023

“I didn’t want her to look like a grump schoolmistress,” Atwood said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

One is a cynical grump whose cold-hearted plot to steal Christmas dampens the festive mood.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

I’d seen Hannie in a grump more times than I liked to remember.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler