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curmudgeon

/kɜːˈmʌdʒ.ən/

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noun

/kɜːˈmʌdʒ.ən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, обычно пожилого, который легко раздражается, имеет плохой характер и упрям в своих мнениях.

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.

    ruВорчливый человек

    • 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.

    Synonymscomplainercrabcrankcrosspatchgrouchgrumblergrumpsourpuss

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  • curmudgeons' possessive plural form
  • curmudgeon's possessive singular form
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