curmudgeon

• Substantiv für einen Menschen, meist älteren, der leicht reizbar ist, üble Laune hat und starrsinnig an seinen Ansichten festhält.

A noun referring to a person, typically an older one, who is easily annoyed, bad-tempered, and stubborn in their opinions.

1. Irritable personC1informal

   A person, typically an older one, who is easily annoyed, bad-tempered, and often complains.

   Mürrischer Mensch

   • The old curmudgeon next door always yells at kids for playing on the sidewalk.
   • He's a bit of a curmudgeon, but he has a good heart underneath.
   • Don't be such a curmudgeon; try to enjoy the party.

   Synonymecomplainercrabcrankcrosspatchgrouchgrumblergrumpsourpuss