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What does "grumpy" mean?

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Rebecca

"Grumpy" is an adjective meaning to be irritable, in a bad mood, or ill-tempered. The speaker has used this expression in a joking way to refer to her puppet, which has an angry expression on its face. Ex: You're so grumpy today. Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Ex: Uncle Bob was known for being a strict and grumpy man.

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