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grumpiness

/grʌmpɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does grumpiness mean?

noun

A feeling of discontent or irritability, often caused by a lack of sleep or a bad mood. A state of being irritable or ill-tempered.

Example

"The grumpiness of the old man was evident in his scowl and gruff demeanor."

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