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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

curmudgeons

/kɜːrˈmʌdʒənz/ noun · British & US
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What does curmudgeons mean?

noun

A person who complains frequently or habitually, often in a peevish or disagreeable manner. A stubbornly uncooperative person.

Example

"The old man was known as a curmudgeon for his constant grumbling about the weather."

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