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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2024

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

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

So have a good hard grump about it with a favored confidant who is not your sister.

From Washington Post • Jul. 24, 2022

“You’re such a grump in the morning,” she said, shaking her head.

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