What does GRUMP mean?

Grump

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• (n.) A person who is easily annoyed or complains a lot; a grumpy person.
• (v.) To complain or be in a bad mood.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡrʌmp/
• UK: /ɡrʌmp/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "grump" likely comes from the Middle English word "grumpe," meaning "to grunt or gruntle." It has been used since the early 1900s to describe someone who is irritable or easily annoyed. The verb form "grump" is used to describe the act of complaining or being in a bad mood.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: grouch, curmudgeon, sourpuss, complainer
• Verb: complain, grouse, whine, moan

6. Related Words:

• Crump
• Trump
• Plump
• Chump
• Stump

7. Example Sentences:

• The old man was a grump who never had a kind word for anyone.
• She grumped about the weather all day.