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grumpy

[gruhm-pee] / ˈgrʌm pi /


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He achieved greatness though an epic amplification of a uniquely L.A. positivity in which grumpy became wistful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Trips to China have made me grumpy and given me a bad attitude toward American-market EVs,” wrote Kevin Williams at InsideEVs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was "a little bit grumpy" when asked about the club's January transfer business.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Instead, grumpy naysayers say our brains conduct “cognitive offload.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

It’s hard to stay grumpy around Teddy, and I don’t have time to wallow about shin splints for the time being because keeping up with him takes every bit of my energy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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