grouch

derNoun

der Griesgram

Word details

German meaning
Eine mürrische, unfreundliche Person.
English meaning
Grouch, grumpy person
Synonym
Griesgram, Miesepeter
German example
Er ist ein richtiger Brummbär am Morgen.
English example
He is a real grouch in the morning.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Brummbär
Plural Form
die Brummbären

Example sentences with “grouch”

  1. Don't be such a grouch today. (Sei heute nicht so ein Griesgram.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Griesgram' a common word?

Yes, it is the standard and very expressive word for a grumpy person.