grinchy

English

Etymology

From grinch +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹɪnt͡ʃi/

Adjective

grinchy (comparative more grinchy, superlative most grinchy)

  1. (informal) Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.
    • 2025 April 30, Shawn McCreesh, “Trump, on Tariffs, Says ‘Maybe the Children Will Have 2 Dolls Instead of 30’”, in The New York Times‎[1], New York City, retrieved 30 April 2025:
      This grinchy pronouncement by the president had the value of being truthful.
  2. Possessing the appearance of the Grinch; green and/or tufty.

Derived terms

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