Meaning of the word grump in English

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grump

US /ɡrʌmp/
UK /ɡrʌmp/

Noun

a person who is habitually ill-tempered or sulky

Example:
Don't be such a grump, it's a beautiful day!
My grandfather can be a real grump in the mornings.

Verb

to complain or grumble about something in a bad-tempered way

Example:
He tends to grump about the weather every morning.
Stop grumping and help me with these boxes!