Only a total grinch could object to kids having fun, even if they are making a bit of noise.
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Grinch
/ɡɹɪnt͡ʃ/
Synonyms for "grinch" (11 found)
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Noun(3 words)
cultural symbolcynical archetypefictional antagonist
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Related words (5)
Noun(5 words)
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9 entriesantagonistcultural icongreen creatureholiday cynicholiday enthusiastmerrymakerparsimonypettinessstinginess
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6 entriesChristmas grinchGrinch archetypeGrinch characterdegree of grinchinessholiday grinchthe Grinch
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2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
When it comes to Christmas I'm a bit of a Grinch - I can't stand all the present giving and compulsory cheerfulness.
Source: tatoeba (7255424)
We got a 1.5 meter high grinch tree from mom.
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Here's what they would risk: appearing responsible for higher taxes next year after Obama offered them a deal to extend the Bush-era rates, coming off as grinches for failing to extend unemployment insurance during the holiday season, and the possibility that next year Obama and Democrats will actually hold more leverage in this debate.
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