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
