Meaning of the word curmudgeon in English

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curmudgeon

US /kɚˈmʌdʒ.ən/
UK /kəˈmʌdʒ.ən/

Noun

a bad-tempered or surly person

Example:
My grandfather is a bit of a curmudgeon, always complaining about the weather.
Despite his reputation as a curmudgeon, he was actually very kind.