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grump
UK /ɡɹʌmp/ US /ɡɹʌmp/
noun 2verb 2
Definitions
noun
1
A habitually grumpy or complaining person.
2
A grumpy mood.
If you're not taking Action to change the situation, either sit in a grump or Accept it.
verb
1
To complain.
Grumping to himself as he made up his own bed, Bradly thought, "Have to wash that blanket; young blighter going to bed with all that mud on his feet."
2
To be grumpy.
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