Grouchy

//ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.

    "His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near."

Adjective
  1. 1
    annoyed and irritable wordnet

Synonyms

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crankygrumpycantankerousbad temperedbad-temperedbeefing

Example

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"Monday mornings make me really grouchy."

Etymology

US 1895. From grouch + -y. Originally US college student slang.

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