grump
1 of 2noun
ˈgrəmp 
1
: a fit of ill humor or sulkiness —usually used in plural
2
: a person given to complaining
grump
2 of 2verb
grumped; grumping; grumps
intransitive verb
1
: sulk
2
: grumble, complain
transitive verb
: to utter in a grumpy manner
Synonyms
Noun
- bear
- bellyacher
- complainer
- crab
- crank
- croaker
- crosspatch
- curmudgeon
- fusser
- griper
- grouch
- grouser
- growler
- grumbler
- murmurer
- mutterer
- sourpuss
- whiner
Verb
- beef
- bellyache
- bitch
- bleat
- carp
- caterwaul
- complain
- crab
- croak
- fuss
- gripe
- grizzle
- grouch
- grouse
- growl
- grumble
- holler
- inveigh
- keen
- kick
- kvetch
- maunder [chiefly British]
- moan
- murmur
- mutter
- nag
- repine
- scream
- squawk
- squeal
- wail
- whimper
- whine
- whinge [British]
- yammer
- yawp
- yaup
- yowl
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun Our neighbor is an old grump. a real grump in the morning Verb those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out
Recent Examples on the Web
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 But Gohan can always count on Piccolo, his intimidating grump of a mentor, to not only push him toward reaching his full potential as a warrior but also give him lessons on being a good dad. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The biggest grump of his generation is also its most charismatic singer and lyricist, a walking contradiction beloved and embraced by generations of Southern Californians — and tolerated, if that, by meat eaters and immigrant-rights activists. Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022 Olivia Colman is just a sort of constant grump, garnished with the occasional fury. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 Oscar-winner Simmons plays Frawley to perfection, allowing just a glimpse of the heart that lies beneath the grump. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2022 And YassifyBot, a Twitter account that often goes viral, gave the world a dirty blond, wrinkle-free, femme version of the Christmas grump. New York Times, 22 Dec. 2021 Yet, as long as price levels remind people each week of price pain that has the power to sustain their grump. Paul Swartz, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2021 Watch for: Kidman and J.K. Simmons, who makes William Frawley an (unbelievably) adorable grump. Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2021 Sarah Todd, Quartz, 13 July 2021 However, George did join William and Kate on their tour of Australia in 2014 and was the grumpiest grump that ever grumped. Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 24 June 2019 Though this year, his little brother might have out grumped him. Sally Holmes, Marie Claire, 8 June 2019 Regina grumped out of the bedroom and pressed the manual start. Neal Pollack, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2017 See More
Noun
Hanks will play the curmudgeonly man who seems like the neighborhood grump, but starts to open up to other humans after a couple with two young daughters moves in next door. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 But Gohan can always count on Piccolo, his intimidating grump of a mentor, to not only push him toward reaching his full potential as a warrior but also give him lessons on being a good dad. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The biggest grump of his generation is also its most charismatic singer and lyricist, a walking contradiction beloved and embraced by generations of Southern Californians — and tolerated, if that, by meat eaters and immigrant-rights activists. Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022 Olivia Colman is just a sort of constant grump, garnished with the occasional fury. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 Oscar-winner Simmons plays Frawley to perfection, allowing just a glimpse of the heart that lies beneath the grump. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2022 And YassifyBot, a Twitter account that often goes viral, gave the world a dirty blond, wrinkle-free, femme version of the Christmas grump. New York Times, 22 Dec. 2021 Yet, as long as price levels remind people each week of price pain that has the power to sustain their grump. Paul Swartz, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2021 Watch for: Kidman and J.K. Simmons, who makes William Frawley an (unbelievably) adorable grump. Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2021 Verb
For someone who felt exhausted by putting on a faux-happy face at work every day, the return might be a chance to establish boundaries and a reputation for being an authentic (but still likable) grump. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 13 July 2021 However, George did join William and Kate on their tour of Australia in 2014 and was the grumpiest grump that ever grumped. Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 24 June 2019 Though this year, his little brother might have out grumped him. Sally Holmes, Marie Claire, 8 June 2019 Regina grumped out of the bedroom and pressed the manual start. Neal Pollack, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
obsolete English grumps snubs, slights
First Known Use
Noun
1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1875, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
grumps 1 of 2
noun
as in complainers
an irritable and complaining person a real grump in the morning Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- complainers
- crabs
- bears
- cranks
- curmudgeons
- sourpusses
- mutterers
- grouches
- grumblers
- murmurers
- hunks
- whiners
- gripers
- grousers
- croakers
- growlers
- kickers
- fussers
- killjoys
- soreheads
- bellyachers
- spoilsports
- grinches
- crosspatches
- naggers
- defeatists
- malcontents
- pessimists
- nitpickers
- quibblers
- faultfinders
- hypochondriacs
- objectors
- crocks
- party poopers
- repiners
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- optimists
- Pollyannas
- happy campers
grumps
2 of 2verb
1
as in complains
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff Synonyms & Similar Words
- complains
- whines
- screams
- grumbles
- moans
- grouches
- mutters
- worries
- growls
- bellyaches
- gripes
- squeals
- bitches
- cries
- whinges
- grouses
- grizzles
- murmurs
- squawks
- nags
- whimpers
- kicks
- kvetches
- wails
- caterwauls
- beefs
- hollers
- yowls
- crabs
- yawps
- inveighs
- bleats
- keens
- protests
- yammers
- fusses
- repines
- carps
- croaks
- kicks up a stink
- maunders
- kicks up a fuss
- yaups
- sobs
- quibbles
- cavils
- blubbers
- laments
- stews
- bewails
- frets
- bemoans
- deplores
- quarrels (with)
- objects (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- delights
- rejoices
- cheers
- accepts
- crows
- tolerates
- bears
- endures
- takes
- applauds
- commends
- countenances
2
as in pouts
to silently go about in a bad mood he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out Synonyms & Similar Words
- pouts
- scowls
- frowns
- sulks
- mopes
- broods
- glowers
- ponders
- pets
- lours
- takes on
- dwells (on)
- mulls (over)
- carries on
- muses (over)
- lowers