Grinchy

//ˈɡɹɪnt͡ʃi// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy. informal

    "This grinchy pronouncement by the president had the value of being truthful."

  2. 2
    Possessing the appearance of the Grinch; green and/or tufty.

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"This grinchy pronouncement by the president had the value of being truthful."

Etymology

From grinch + -y.

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