grump

Example Sentences

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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

It's the kind of Charles we've seen before, the inflexible grump of Prince Harry's "Spare," the icy antagonist of the Diana arc of "The Crown."

From Salon • May 5, 2023

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

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

“Grumpity grump grump,” she said on her way out.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio