Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grouchy

Adjective
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
Definition
Easily irritated or in a bad mood.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, she became quite grouchy and didn’t want to talk to anyone.
  • The grouchy old man yelled at the kids for playing too close to his yard.
  • He can be grouchy in the morning until he has his coffee.
Meaning
Someone who is grouchy often shows annoyance or dissatisfaction in their expressions or behavior.
Synonyms
  • irritable
  • grumpy
  • cranky
  • cross
  • testy