grumpy

grumpy
grump|y [ˈgrʌmpi] adj
[Date: 1700-1800; Origin: grump 'grumpy person' (18-21 centuries), probably from the sound of someone complaining]
bad-tempered and easily annoyed
Mina's always a bit grumpy first thing in the morning.
>grumpily adv
>grumpiness n [U]

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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