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I feel grumpy when I miss breakfast.
What does Grumpy mean?
Grumpy means cranky or annoyed.
Dictionary definition
In a bad mood, easily annoyed, or unfriendly.
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Grumpy in a sentence
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The grumpy cat refused to move from the chair.
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A character may act grumpy when tired, worried, or frustrated.
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WordGrumpy.
Partadjective.
MeaningGrumpy means cranky or annoyed.
ExampleExample: I feel grumpy when I miss breakfast.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- grump · ee
- Strongest beat
- grump
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on grump.
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Synonyms
Words like Grumpy
crankyEasily annoyed or in a bad mood.
irritableQuick to become annoyed.
grouchyBad-tempered or complaining.
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Word family
Grumpy word family
Base word
grumpy
adjective
grumpier
More grumpy.
adjective
grumpiest
Most grumpy.
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Hint for students
Grumpy means cranky or annoyed.
Common mix-up
Grumpy is not the same as cheerful. Grumpy means grumpy means cranky or annoyed.
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Read this model sentence: The grumpy cat refused to move from the chair. Clue words: cat, refused, move. Underline clue words that show why grumpy fits instead of cheerful. Now write one new sentence that shows grumpy without using the word grumpy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grumpy?
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